There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Nottingham by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Stockport / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NottinghamBirmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2h 58m£30–128Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Nottingham140.1 mi
2h 55m£12–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk070 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NottinghamBirmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
3h 42m£18–64Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station150 / ...
5h 9m£17–47Drive 140.1 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Nottingham140.1 mi
2h 20m£35–50
Bristol to Nottingham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Nottingham is to rideshare which costs £12 - £22 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Nottingham via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Bristol and Nottingham is 147 miles. The road distance is 140.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Bristol to Nottingham, including transfers.
Bristol to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Nottingham is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Nottingham via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 9m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Nottingham is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Bristol to Nottingham.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bristol and Nottingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













