Travel from London St Pancras to Nottingham trains in just 1 hour 25 minutes on direct trains with East Midlands Railway.
This popular EMR service runs regularly from London to Nottingham, as part of East Midlands Railway’s wide offering of trains throughout the Midlands. From Nottingham and Lincoln to Derby, Peterborough, Leicester, Birmingham and Sheffield, EMR has a vast network of routes across the UK.
When travelling between London and Nottingham, you can buy cheap tickets by booking in advance with TrainPal. For the cheapest fares, rail passengers can also buy a railcard and enjoy one-third off the ticket price!
Departing from London St Pancras International
London St Pancras is one of the UK’s major international transport hubs, home to trains connecting London to cities in Kent, East Sussex and the Midlands. Served predominantly by East Midlands Railway, Thameslink and Southeastern, this world-acclaimed station also connects the UK to Europe via the Eurostar.
Conveniently situated next to Kings Cross, London St Pancras is an ideal train station to begin your journey to Nottingham, with excellent underground and bus links. Before you board, you can browse a wide range of shops and food stalls, make use of free Wi-Fi and use the award-winning loos.
Main stops
Travelling from London to Nottingham usually includes stops at Wellingborough Kettering, Market Harborough and Leicester. This route is direct for passengers from London St Pancras to Nottingham, so there is no need to change trains.
Arriving at Nottingham
With excellent transport links by bus, tram, taxi, or car rental services, arriving at Nottingham Station is ideal for accessing the city centre due to its central location within Nottingham.
Once you arrive, you'll find a wealth of attractions to explore. Start with Nottingham Castle for its history and city views, and visit the City of Caves beneath the streets. Nearby, Nottingham Contemporary offers modern art exhibitions. Don't miss the Robin Hood statue and the historic Lace Market's Victorian architecture. The Old Market Square, a large public space, often hosts events and markets.
If you are planning further train travel, services departing from Nottingham include trains to Leeds, Crewe, and Skegness, among many other places.
East Midlands Railway train classes
- Standard Class: The standard option for most passengers, with plug sockets, some tables, seat reservations, free WiFi and luggage space at the ends of coaches.
- First Class: Travel from London to Nottingham in style with spacious seats, a guaranteed table, quieter carriages and light food and refreshments served at your table.
East Midlands Railway train travel advice
- Passenger Assist: If you require special assistance on your journey, it is possible to arrange this with EMR, whether you need to reserve a wheelchair space or help boarding the train.
- Bicycles: Bring your bike onboard with a reserved bicycle place.
- Pets: Well-behaved dogs can travel for free with EMR, subject to restrictions. Each human passenger can accompany up to two canine friends.
- Children: Little ones travel for less, with no cost for under 5s and 50% off for those aged 5 to 15.
- Luggage: Bring up to two items of luggage onto EMR trains for free, subject to size restrictions.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.