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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Of the 7 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for Nottingham every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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.
10:362h32London Gatwick Airport13:08Nottingham£291One-way0 changes- 9:062h44London Gatwick Airport11:50Nottingham£301One-way0 changes
- 10:062h44London Gatwick Airport12:50Nottingham£341One-way0 changes
- 8:062h44London Gatwick Airport10:50Nottingham£351One-way0 changes
- 9:192h49London Gatwick Airport12:08Nottingham£401One-way0 changes
- 10:362h32London Gatwick Airport13:08Nottingham£291One-way0 changes
- 17:362h38London Gatwick Airport20:14Nottingham£1141One-way0 changes
- 10:062h44London Gatwick Airport12:50Nottingham£341One-way0 changes
- 9:062h44London Gatwick Airport11:50Nottingham£301One-way0 changes
- 8:062h44London Gatwick Airport10:50Nottingham£351One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 210 km
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£57 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W45372+W70886 | On time 13:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h44 | 15:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| W45536+W70889 | On time 13:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h32 | 16:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| W45573+W70892 | On time 14:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h44 | 16:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
 C82403+W32960+C21650 | On time 14:13 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2h55 | 17:08 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 8:06 London Gatwick Airport | 2h44 | 10:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:06 London Gatwick Airport | 2h44 | 11:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:19 London Gatwick Airport | 2h49 | 12:08 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:06 London Gatwick Airport | 2h44 | 12:50 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:36 London Gatwick Airport | 2h32 | 13:08 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 6:36 |
Last train 22:36 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham
Most London Gatwick Airport to Nottingham trains use the London St Pancras International to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare London Gatwick Airport and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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