The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£103
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£125
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 11 m
Trains on 18 Sept
28
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
To travel from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) you need to make at least 2 changes.
L83993 · L81518+
W71013 · C2128518:013h50Guildford station (GLD)21:51Nottingham station (NOT)£1031One-way4 changes
L83885 · L78905+
C21645+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International8:343h16Guildford station (GLD)11:50Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way3 changes
L81402+
C21645+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International8:223h28Guildford station (GLD)11:50Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way2 changes
L83896 · L78917+
C21652+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International9:353h15Guildford station (GLD)12:50Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way3 changes
L79631+
W70886+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International12:193h31Guildford station (GLD)15:50Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way2 changes
L84066+
C21643+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International9:043h05Guildford station (GLD)12:09Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way2 changes
L84065+
W70861+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International8:033h06Guildford station (GLD)11:09Nottingham station (NOT)£1601One-way2 changes
L83993+
W70910+
Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International18:013h13Guildford station (GLD)21:14Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way2 changes
L83931+
G27424+
W70886+
Tube from London Victoria to London St Pancras International12:363h14Guildford station (GLD)15:50Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way3 changes
L83896 · L78917+
C21652+
Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International9:353h15Guildford station (GLD)12:50Nottingham station (NOT)£1141One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 194 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT):
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Nottingham station (NOT) take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 37m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £39 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.
Live departures
Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70852+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ L83859 | Delayed 6:35 5:50Guildford station (GLD) | 3h19 | 9:09 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70854+ L79529+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 7:06 6:24Guildford station (GLD) | 3h27 | 9:51 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70856+ L83871+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 7:35 7:01Guildford station (GLD) | 3h10 | 10:11 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70858+ L83874+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 8:05 7:29Guildford station (GLD) | 3h23 | 10:52 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70861+ L84065+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 8:35 8:03Guildford station (GLD) | 3h06 | 11:09 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C21645+ L81402+ Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International | Delayed 9:05 8:22Guildford station (GLD) | 3h28 | 11:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C21645+ Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+ L83885 · L78905 | Delayed 9:05 8:34Guildford station (GLD) | 3h16 | 11:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
C21643+ L84066+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 9:35 9:04Guildford station (GLD) | 3h05 | 12:09 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C21652+ L79573+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 10:05 9:19Guildford station (GLD) | 3h31 | 12:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C21652+ Tube from Vauxhall to London St Pancras International+ L83896 · L78917 | Delayed 10:05 9:35Guildford station (GLD) | 3h15 | 12:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
G00875 · G66506+ G15132 | Delayed 12:15 12:19Guildford station (GLD) | 4h03 | 16:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C02040+ C59738+ L79638+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross | Delayed 13:33 12:49Guildford station (GLD) | 3h36 | 16:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 changes | |
C21647+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International+ L83967 | Delayed 16:05 15:34Guildford station (GLD) | 3h21 | 18:55 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C21785+ L79698+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 16:35 15:49Guildford station (GLD) | 3h28 | 19:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C21665+ L83978+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 17:05 16:34Guildford station (GLD) | 3h23 | 19:57 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70932+ L83983+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 17:35 17:02Guildford station (GLD) | 3h21 | 20:23 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70908+ L83988+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 18:05 17:34Guildford station (GLD) | 3h19 | 20:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
W70910+ L83993+ Tube from London Waterloo to London St Pancras International | Delayed 18:35 18:01Guildford station (GLD) | 3h13 | 21:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT)
Trains from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:04, the last at 08:04. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 8:04 |
Last train 8:04 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Guildford station (GLD) and Nottingham station (NOT) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) 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 station (NOT), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Guildford station (GLD) and Nottingham station (NOT)
Most Guildford station (GLD) to Nottingham station (NOT) trains use the Guildford to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford station (GLD) and Nottingham station (NOT) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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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