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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Nottingham is to bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Nottingham is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Nottingham via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Watford to Nottingham?

The distance between Watford and Nottingham is 145 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £27 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Watford to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Nottingham bus from?

Watford to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Nottingham train from?

Watford to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from Watford to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Watford to Nottingham is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £27 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Watford to Nottingham bus arrive?

Watford to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Nottingham train arrive?

Watford to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Watford to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Nottingham is 112 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Watford to Nottingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1607+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Watford to Nottingham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 321 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Watford 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 London St Pancras Intl to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2h 40m
£28–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk004 / ...
4h 9m
£14–53
Line 321 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchange321
2. Take the train from Luton to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
3h 53m
£44–78
Drive 110.9 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Nottingham110.9 mi
1h 54m
£27–39
Line 321 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchange321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station230 / ...
5h
£33–43

Watford to Nottingham by train and foot

224Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £21–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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