London to Nottingham Trains From €28.90*

First Class vs Standard — What to choose?

• Standard Class includes free Wi-Fi, outlets at your seat (normally one per pair), seat reservations, and space for luggage. A trolley catering service operates on selected trains — though it is not guaranteed on every departure. 
• First Class offers noticeably more space, single-seat table configurations ideal for solo travellers, and complimentary catering from Monday to Saturday. Meals and drinks are included, while alcoholic drinks are available to purchase but are not included. There is no dedicated EMR First Class lounge at St Pancras. All First Class perks are delivered at your seat, on board.

What is the luggage allowance?

EMR's official luggage policy permits each passenger to bring a maximum of two items of luggage on board: one main item of up to 90 x 70 x 30 cm, plus one smaller bag or cabin-sized case. Overhead racks, luggage areas at the ends of carriages, and under-seat space are all available. Bikes can be taken on Intercity services to and from London, but a reservation is required.

Is East Midlands Railway First Class Worth It on London to Nottingham trains?

First class can be a good option, regardless of the short trip, for the included breakfast when catching an early train and needing some extra space to work. If you travel frequently, you can bid for last-minute upgrades at reduced prices using the official app. 

Housed in the magnificent Victorian Gothic trainshed of 1868, St Pancras is located on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden,immediately next to King's Cross station.

London St Pancras International: Getting to the Platform

The station shares the underground stop with King’s Cross, served by six lines: the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Northern, and Victoria lines.

When you enter the station, the lower level (street level) has all the main amenities: ticket office, self-service machines, toilets, ATMs, along with several shops and restaurants. EMR's platforms are on the upper level on the left-hand (western) side of the station, beyond the row of ticket gates.

Onboard trains from London to Nottingham

Leaving St Pancras, the Midland Main Line heads north through 108 miles of English countryside. EMR trains are comfortable and well-equipped, with free Wi-Fi, plug at every seat pair, and air conditioning throughout. A trolley catering service operates on most journeys, serving hot and cold drinks and snacks.

The scenic side

Once clear of London's northern suburbs past Mill Hill and Elstree, the landscape opens into the rolling farmland of Hertfordshire and then Bedfordshire — wide skies, market-town church spires, and gently undulating fields. 

Key landmarks

Look right just after the East Midlands Parkway stop for the silhouette of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station — one of the largest industrial sites in the Midlands. The River Trent appears shortly after, tracing the southern boundary of the city.

Arriving at Nottingham

Nottingham Station — officially still known to many as Nottingham Midland — is the busiest station in the East Midlands and the principal arrival point for visitors to the city. The current building dates largely from a grand Midland Railway reconstruction in 1904, giving it an ornate terracotta facade.

The correct exit

north of the station concourse. This is the main gateway to the city centre and the quickest route to the Old Market Square, the Lace Market, Nottingham Castle and the NET tram stop.

Onward Travel

Bikes & Cycle Hire: Nottingham has a growing cycle network making it very easy and pleasant to move around the city by bike. The station has secure cycle storage facilities.

Walkability

The Old Market Square is a ten-minute walk from the main entrance, the Lace Market is around 15 minutes on foot and Nottingham Castle and the historic cave network beneath the city are 20 minutes' walk heading west.