How to travel from Bath to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Nottingham is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bath to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Derby.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($120)

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Bus via Bristol, Bus Station

Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station and then to Clifton Remembrance Way.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance247km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Bath to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($120).

The distance between Bath and Nottingham is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Bath and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Nottingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £105 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Temple Meads and Derby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

National Express, First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bath and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Derby. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Nottingham. The distance is around 247km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($120).

How do I get from Bath to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Nottingham

Transport options from Bath to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£105($120)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Train via Gloucester3h 35m
£86($100)
every 2 hours255km (159 miles)
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station + 1 similar
4h 35m
£18($21)
3 times a week247km (153 miles)
Bus4h 50m
£14($17)
once daily277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£29($34)
on demand247km (153 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham