What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Nottingham is to bus via Leeds which costs £20 - £29 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Nottingham via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Durham to Nottingham?

The distance between Durham and Nottingham is 172 miles. The road distance is 140.2 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Nottingham?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Durham to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Nottingham bus from?

Durham to Nottingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Nottingham train from?

Durham to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Durham to Nottingham is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Durham to Nottingham bus arrive?

Durham to Nottingham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Nottingham train arrive?

Durham to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Durham to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Nottingham is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Durham to Nottingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Nottingham?

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Where can I stay near Nottingham?

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Durham to Nottingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Durham 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
1. Take the train from Durham to GranthamNewcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham / ...
2h 38m
£32–57
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationmegabus M20
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUkn11
3h 50m
£21–29
Drive 139.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Nottingham139.4 mi
2h 31m
£34–50
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to SheffieldNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 44m
£23–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A to Bus Station Stand 11X12
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Broad Marsh Bus Station133
5h 40m
£24–48

Durham to Nottingham by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Durham to Nottingham.

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Nottingham, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Nottingham via Grantham in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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