Nottingham to London Kings Cross Trains From £8.60*

Travelling by train from Nottingham to London Kings Cross with East Midlands Railway is a fast and affordable way to get to the capital. Whether you’ve planned a family day out for sightseeing or are travelling for a business meeting, the route to the capital takes approximately 1 hour 48 minutes with EMR.

With the first train being at 05:13 and the last train at 23:49, these two major cities are well connected by train. The journey is scenic too. Along the way from Nottingham to London by train, you’ll pass through miles of English countryside, before arriving at one of the capital’s most impressive stations.

East Midlands Railway operates frequent services throughout the Midlands and beyond, connecting cities like Nottingham, Peterborough, Lincoln, Leicester, Derby, and Sheffield.

Departing from Nottingham

For trains from Nottingham to London, start your journey at Nottingham Station, centrally located in the busy Midlands city of Nottingham. Home to Robin Hood, the city is a major sporting hub, sometimes referred to as the “Home of English Sport”.

Before you board, enjoy a great range of amenities and shops, as well as an Assisted Travel Lounge at the front of the train station, and public Wi-Fi. Getting to Nottingham Station is simple with high-quality transport links by bus, tram, or taxi. For those arriving by bike, you will be greeted by a 24-hour cycle hub and ample storage spaces.

At Nottingham Station, you can board trains operated by East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Northern, which take you around the UK to places like London, Norwich, Worksop, Leeds, Crewe and Skegness.

Main stops

Travelling from Nottingham to London can involve taking a direct train from Nottingham to St Pancras International, and then walking two minutes to Kings Cross, which adjoins St Pancras. This route is run by East Midlands Railway, and typically stops at Leicester, Market Harborough, Kettering, Wellingborough, before arriving at London St Pancras International.

Alternatively, a cheaper option may be to travel from Nottingham to London, with a change in Grantham. On your EMR train to Grantham, the train will likely stop in Bingham, Aslockton, Elton & Orston, and Bottesford. From Grantham, you can board an LNER train direct to London Kings Cross.

Arriving at London Kings Cross

From Nottingham to London by train, you will quickly find yourself immersed in the capital’s charms with fast, efficient trains that get to London in under two hours. As one of the UK’s busiest stations, Kings Cross has everything you need for a comfortable and welcoming arrival, with accessible toilets, well-provisioned waiting areas, and fast free station Wi-Fi.

When you arrive at Kings Cross, you’ll be ideally located for a range of fantastic onward travel options around London and beyond. If you’re heading straight to work commitments, the London Underground is often the fastest way to get around the capital: you’ll have the choice of the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, or Victoria lines from Kings Cross Underground Station. For those looking for bus travel, hop aboard one of many local buses that stop along Euston Road or, if bikes are more your thing, you can hire a bicycle from directly outside Kings Cross.

Within a short walk of London Kings Cross, you can discover iconic attractions from Granary Square steps and fountains to the British Library, with its vast collection of books. Even before you leave the station, you can grab a picture of the famous Platform 9 ¾ from Harry Potter. From Kings Cross, travel across the UK to cities like York, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Peterborough.

East Midlands Railway train classes

On East Midlands Railway trains, choose your class depending on the onboard experience you prefer, whether it’s the functionality and cheaper ticket prices of standard class, or the luxurious experience of first-class train travel.

• Standard Class: Enjoy a comfortable journey, with plug sockets for laptops and mobiles, seat reservations on services to and from London, free WiFi, and ample luggage space.
• First Class: If you want to enhance your journey from Nottingham to London, buy first-class tickets for a more spacious and peaceful environment. Sit back and relax with extra space, a guaranteed table, quieter carriages and light food and refreshments served at your table.

East Midlands Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Board with up to two items of luggage. The larger item can measure up to 90 x 70 x 30 cm, while the other should be hand luggage that you can store safely under your seat.
• Bicycles: Good news, cyclists – you can bring a bike onto an EMR train, subject to the operator’s restrictions. Remember to reserve a spot before you travel.
• Children: Under 5s go free on East Midlands Railway trains, while children aged 5 to 15 can travel at a reduced rate of 50% off full-price fares.
• Pets: You can bring up to two dogs on EMR trains at no extra charge. If you would like to bring more, you may have to pay an additional fee of 50% of a full adult fare (capped at £5 for a single journey or £10 for a return journey).
• Passenger Assist: Passengers who require assistance with their journey can arrange this with EMR before travelling. Whether it’s help boarding or disembarking from the train, a reservation for a wheelchair space, or detailed rail information, EMR will be happy to help.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.