How much does a train ticket cost from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Nottingham start from £172. The average price for this train route is around £172. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

The average train journey time from Bournemouth to Nottingham is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 157 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 35m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Nottingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bournemouth to Nottingham?

The earliest train from Bournemouth to Nottingham departs at 15:45. And the latest train departs at 15:45.

Train Bournemouth to Nottingham from £164

Next train departures

Next departures from Bournemouth to Nottingham on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:45	Bournemouth	4h 35m	20:20	Nottingham	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 19:14 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bournemouth to Nottingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just £23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

9hAverage duration

157 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£23 - £44	Average duration9h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£172 - £172	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£30 - £30	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £172

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bournemouth to Nottingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bournemouth to Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Nottingham start from £172. The average price for this train route is around £172. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bournemouth to Nottingham?
The average train journey time from Bournemouth to Nottingham is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 157 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 35m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bournemouth to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Bournemouth to Nottingham departs at 15:45. And the latest train departs at 15:45.

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The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Nottingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £164

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bournemouth to Nottingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £164 to £164 for a train ticket from Bournemouth to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £164, which is on 2025-12-13.