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Travelling from London to Nottingham, the fastest train takes 1h 32m with an average travel time of 1h 49m. With 68 daily trains, the first departs at 00:46 and the last at 23:54. Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 on weekdays, and all-day Off-Peak on weekends and bank holidays. Keep informed of live train status, times, delays, and cancellations with us.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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20:33 London Kings Cross | 22:29 Nottingham | On time | 1h 56m | LNER | Find tickets | |
20:34 London St Pancras International | 22:14 Nottingham | On time | 1h 40m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
21:05 London St Pancras International | 22:49 Nottingham | On time | 1h 44m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
21:32 London St Pancras International | 23:21 Nottingham | On time | 1h 49m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets | |
21:35 London St Pancras International | 23:29 Nottingham | On time | 1h 54m | East Midlands Railway | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from London to Nottingham with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
Travel by the fastest direct train from London St Pancras International to Nottingham. The entire journey takes around 1h 32m and covers an average distance of 109 miles (175 km). You can depart between 00:46 and 23:54, with 68 trains running per day.
The best train from London to Nottingham departs from London St Pancras International, located on Euston Road in Camden. This station is convenient for travel by train, bus, taxi or Underground.
Operated by East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern, and Eurostar, London St Pancras International Station connects to other major destinations like Luton Airport, Gatwick Airport, Nottingham, and Leicester by train. It also links to the London Underground system, including the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Northern, and Victoria lines.
Here are the main stops, which may vary due to different times, train operators, and routes:
The best train from London to Nottingham goes to Nottingham Station, which is located in Nottingham city centre. The station is well-connected by local public transport, including buses and trams, making it easily accessible from different parts of the city. You can visit Nottingham Castle or City of Caves.
Train services at Nottingham Station are operated by East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Northern. It is a major hub for rail travel in the East Midlands, providing services to various destinations across the UK, including London, Norwich, Birmingham New Street, Manchester, and Leeds.
Travel from London St Pancras International to Nottingham with East Midlands Railway in around 1h50m. During this direct journey, as the train departs from London, you will see scenery that brings you peace and relaxation, such as vast fields, pastures, and small villages. You might also see some ancient churches and so on.
East Midlands Railway provides long-distance and regional services across the East Midlands, connecting key destinations such as London, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, and Sheffield. Experience premium travel with first-class amenities, including high-speed WiFi and complimentary food and drink from Monday to Saturday.
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