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Nottingham Castle
Historic castle museum on Castle Rock with galleries, caves and exhibitions exploring rebellion, art and the city’s long story.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£114
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£190
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
7 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
7 h 43 m
Trains on 17 Sept
5
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Nottingham will cost around £190 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
To travel from Aberdeen to Nottingham you need to make at least one change.
G01153+
W34060+
C21297
C02007+
W34124+
G00946+
C17791
G01153+
G89766
C02007+
W29937 · G66508
C02007+
C21612
C02007+
C21612
C02007+
W29937 · G66508
G01153+
G89766
G01153+
W34060+
C21297
C02007+
W34124+
G00946+
C17791Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £158.
Distance: 470 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£158 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Nottingham:
A coach is £126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Nottingham costing on average £158.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 53m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (6h 51m by train vs 7h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £158 compared to roughly £101 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01153+ G89766 | 8:20 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h38 | 15:58 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01153+ W34060+ C21297 | 8:20 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h57 | 16:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C02007+ W34124+ C17791+ G00946 | 9:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 8h09 | 18:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
C02007+ W29937 · G66508 | 9:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h35 | 17:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C02007+ C21612 | 9:52 Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h16 | 17:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change |
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Trains from Aberdeen to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £97 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 16:40. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £97 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 17m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 16:40 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.
Historic castle museum on Castle Rock with galleries, caves and exhibitions exploring rebellion, art and the city’s long story.
National museum dedicated to justice, crime and punishment, with immersive courts, cells and law galleries in former legal buildings.
Independent contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market showing changing exhibitions, talks and events in a distinctive modern building.
Historic quarter of warehouses, churches and creative venues, ideal for walking, architecture, independent shops and hidden courtyards.
Central square framed by major civic buildings, fountains and seasonal events, serving as Nottingham’s main gathering place.
Victorian public park with formal gardens, boating lake, deer park and woodland walks beside the dramatic hall.
A soft white cob filled with chips, often with salt, vinegar or curry sauce. It is a classic East Midlands fast-food staple tied to local cob culture.
A local bread roll from Nottingham and the East Midlands, known for its flour-dusted crust and soft centre. It is central to regional sandwich and bakery traditions.
A hard, crumbly blue cheese traditionally made in Nottinghamshire. It is one of England’s best-known historic cheeses and a strong local dairy speciality.
Modern British tasting menus in an intimate, elegant setting. A strong choice for refined dining in the city centre.
Well-known city-centre steakhouse and bar in a historic lace-market cellar. Lively atmosphere with grilled meats and cocktails.
Popular restaurant serving southern Indian dishes and street-food favourites. Casual, colourful and dependable for bold flavours.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while buses and local transport stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Nottingham Station -> Old Market Square, Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Nottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aberdeen to Nottingham trains use the Aberdeen to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aberdeen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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