How to travel from Middlesbrough to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Nottingham is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NottinghamMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Nottingham by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Nottingham is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Middlesbrough and Nottingham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Middlesbrough and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Middlesbrough and Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Nottingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Nottingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the bus to Nottingham Station Street. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Middlesbrough and Nottingham. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Nottingham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

How do I get from Middlesbrough to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Nottingham

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£82($95)
hourly240km (149 miles)
Train via Leeds3h 10m
£49($58)
every 2 hours247km (154 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£8($10)
every 4 hours220km (137 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£35($42)
on demand206km (128 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Middlesbrough and Nottingham

Train operators

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