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Nottingham to London by train
It takes an average of 2h 5m to travel from Nottingham to London by train, over a distance of around 108 miles (174 km). There are normally 44 trains per day traveling from Nottingham to London and tickets for this journey start from $24.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:37 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 9:42 pm | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | London | |
| Journey time | From 1h 36m | |
| Distance | 108 miles (174 km) | |
| Frequency | 44 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $24.20 | |
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Traveling from Nottingham to London by train
Looking to travel from Nottingham to London by train? You've come to the right place.
You can expect the train journey from Nottingham to London to take 2 hours 5 minutes on average. 44 trains usually run every day from Nottingham to London.
There are direct trains available on this route.
Tickets for trains from Nottingham to London start from $24.20. If you book in advance, tickets are usually cheaper.
Start a search using our Journey Planner to see the latest times and prices.
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Want to know more about your journey from Nottingham to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Nottingham to London?
Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
Train tickets from Nottingham to London start at $24.20§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.
3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will ‘split’ your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper than Anytime tickets in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
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