How to travel from York to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Nottingham is around 139km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from York 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 Sheffield and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance139km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from York to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).

The distance between York and Nottingham is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from York and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Nottingham. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from York to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

CrossCountry, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways and LNER run train services between York and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 York and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from York to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between York and Nottingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 York and Nottingham. The distance is around 139km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

How do I get from York to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween York and Nottingham

Transport options from York to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
£57($67)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Train via Grantham1h 40m
£30($35)
every 4 hours170km (105 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
£12($14)
twice daily154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£16($19)
on demand139km (87 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