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Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 189 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £51 Average Price |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Croydon from Nottingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Nottingham to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Croydon:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Croydon costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 22 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Croydon as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Nottingham, North Entrance (Stop UN14) and arrive in London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Croydon by coach.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Croydon by train.
- 22 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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