What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Essex is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Essex?

The distance between Nottingham and Essex is 170 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Essex without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Essex?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Nottingham to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Essex bus from?

Nottingham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Essex train from?

Nottingham to Essex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Essex?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Essex is to train via London which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Nottingham to Essex bus arrive?

Nottingham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Essex train arrive?

Nottingham to Essex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Essex is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Nottingham to Essex.

How do I get a train ticket from Nottingham to Essex?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 37m
£87–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
5h 13m
£25–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 55m
£47–109
Drive 125.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Essexcar 125.1 mi
2h 36m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 1m
£83–122

Nottingham to Essex by train and subway

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Nottingham to White Notley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Polecat Road via St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 13m.

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