There are 6 ways to get from Clare to Nottingham by train, bus, 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 Ely to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 37m£119–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
- Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
5h 48m£18–33Drive 112.9 mi
- Drive from Clare to Nottinghamcar 112.9 mi
2h 11m£28–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
- Take the train from Ely to Nottinghamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 13m£45–75Bus, train via Leicester
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge South to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain
5h 36m£56–90Bus, train via Peterborough
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
- Take the train from Cambridge South to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Nottinghamtrain
5h 42m£47–72
Clare to Nottingham by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clare to Nottingham is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Clare to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £27 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Clare to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Memorial and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Bus Station, Parkside and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Clare to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Nottingham via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Clare and Nottingham is 123 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Clare to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Clare to Nottingham, including transfers.
Clare to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Bus Station.
Clare to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Clare to Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Clare, England and Nottingham, England?
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Ely to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Ely to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Ely to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Cambridge South to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge South to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Clare to Nottingham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
Clare to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clare to Nottingham is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Clare to Nottingham.
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