The distance between Durham and Nottingham is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Nottingham by 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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Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Nottingham by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).
The distance between Durham and Nottingham is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Durham and Nottingham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street and Leeds Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeds Bus Station and then to Nottingham Station Street. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Nottingham. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Nottingham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 10m | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 268km (167 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £38($45) | on demand | 219km (136 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.