The cheapest and fastest trains from Horsham to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
218 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horsham to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horsham to Nottingham will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Horsham for Nottingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 218 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Horsham to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horsham to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 218 km
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£79 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Horsham to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Horsham to Nottingham trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:25 Horsham | 3h25 | 11:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 04:55 Horsham | 4h45 | 09:40 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:55 Horsham | 3h14 | 09:09 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horsham to Nottingham
Trains from Horsham to Nottingham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 19:59. The fastest train covers the 218 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 218 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 19:59 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from Horsham to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Horsham and Nottingham from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Horsham to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horsham 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horsham and Nottingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 06:10 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Convenience Store
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on platforms 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via steep ramps (over 400m long and above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated shelters are available on both platforms
- Storage location: Station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - [email protected] | Phone - 0800 138 1016 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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