Nottingham to London Trains From £26.10*

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. 

Reach London in under two hours from Nottingham, travelling south-east through the Vale of Belvoir and across the flat East Midlands landscape.

Nottingham Station: Getting to the Platform 

Nottingham station is just south of the Lace Market district, on Carrington Street. The station has seven platforms. Trains to London St Pancras don’t have a set departure point— check the departure boards on the main concourse for your specific platform.

Station Layout 

• The main entrance and ticket gates face Carrington Street to the south. Ticket offices and self-service.

• The machines are located in the main concourse. An overhead footbridge connecting platforms 1–6 to platform 7 also provides access to the NET tram stop to the north of the station. 

• For a snack before your train, your best options are right inside the station: CAWA Coffee and Cafe Local (platforms 2–5) both open from early morning. Just a 2-minute walk away on Carrington Street, you can also find several spots to eat or have something warm, like 200 Degrees Coffee – a local roaster with a live train departures board inside. 

Onboard trains from Nottingham to London 

The ride crosses the River Trent and heads south-east through the flat green Vale of Belvoir, moves into classic East Midlands countryside before reaching Grantham and continuing for London. 

The Scenic View

Sit on the right-hand side (window seat on the right when facing the direction of travel towards London) to spot the stunning St Wulfram's in Grantham

Key Landmarks

Arriving at London St. Pancras International

St Pancras is in the heart of London, next to King's Cross station in the borough of Islington, in the northern part of the city. The two stations are connected through a pedestrian tunnel and share the same underground stop. 

• St Pancras International Exit (Main Exit): The principal way out leads directly onto Euston Road and into the King's Cross area. This is the quickest route to the British Library, King's Cross St Pancras Underground station, and the trendy restaurants and bars of the Granary Square development.
• King's Cross Exit: Exit towards King's Cross station itself, useful if heading towards the British Museum, Bloomsbury, or the West End via Tottenham Court Road.
• Camley Street Exit: An alternative exit towards Camley Street, handy if heading towards Islington, Angel, or the Canal area.

Onward Travel

From St Pancras International and  King's Cross, you have direct connections to Heathrow (1 hour on the Piccadilly line), Gatwick (46 mins on National Rail) and Luton (32 mins on National Rail), and all the main underground lines that connect you to the rest of central London and expand in every direction through the city.  

Walkability

The King's Cross neighbourhood has been transformed in recent years into one of London's most vibrant new districts. Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard — with restaurants, bars, independent shops and the Regent's Canal — are a five-minute walk from the main concourse via the Regent's Canal exit. The British Library is two minutes' walk to the west.