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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 11 Sept
£40
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
2 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
2 h 58 m
Trains on 11 Sept
2
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from High Wycombe to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from High Wycombe to Nottingham will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 2 trains from High Wycombe to Nottingham, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from High Wycombe to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £34, while a coach costs an average of £34.
Distance: 150 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price | £30 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from High Wycombe to Nottingham:
A train is £0.28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from High Wycombe to Nottingham costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.07. The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for High Wycombe to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:28 High Wycombe | 3h23 | 8:51 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:44 High Wycombe | 3h06 | 11:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 High Wycombe | 3h17 | 14:22 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from High Wycombe to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:22, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 3:22 |
Last train 22:08 |
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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 High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe to Nottingham trains use the High Wycombe to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare High Wycombe and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
High Wycombe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at High Wycombe.
Wi-Fi is available at High Wycombe. ATMs are available at High Wycombe.
Ticket office support is available at High Wycombe.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at High Wycombe: Parking, WC.
Available at High Wycombe: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Wycombe: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. There are lifts between Platforms 2 & 3. Please note that it is approximately 200 metres from the main station entrance on Platform 2 to Platform 3 (the main 'through' platform for trains towards London.), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, 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.
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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