Train from London to Nottingham: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Nottingham on 4 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
BeestonCheapest
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
NottinghamFastest
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
CarltonNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
CarltonNo tags
East Midlands RailwayTrain
St Pancras International
CarltonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:52 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 30mAverage duration
109 milesDistance
7kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£7 - £94Average duration3h 35m
5kg CO₂e
Average price£20 - £200Average duration1h 53m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£11 - £25Average duration2h 30m
7kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from London to Nottingham?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Nottingham start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £91. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Nottingham?

    The average train journey time from London to Nottingham is 1h 53m, covering a distance of 107 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Nottingham route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 45 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Nottingham?

    The earliest train from London to Nottingham departs at 07:02. And the latest train departs at 23:54.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
01/12
£129
02/12
£88
Today
£60
04/12
£43
05/12
£43
06/12
£32
07/12
£37
08/12
£43
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Nottingham was searched and found on 6 Dec 2025 with a price of £32

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

You can expect to pay from £32 to £171 for a train ticket from London to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £32, which is on 2025-12-06.

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