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Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Ambergate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Ambergate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a coach costs an average of £11.
Distance: 25 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Ambergate:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Nottingham to Ambergate costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Ambergate take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.43. The journey takes 50m versus 42m 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.
Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Ambergate by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Ambergate.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Ambergate
Trains from Nottingham to Ambergate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 48m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 5:42 |
Last train 23:31 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Ambergate trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Ambergate from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Ambergate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Ambergate 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 Ambergate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Ambergate
Most Nottingham to Ambergate trains use the Nottingham to Ambergate station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Ambergate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Ambergate leave from?
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.
Which Ambergate station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Ambergate from Ambergate city centre
Ambergate train station facilities and services
Ambergate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ambergate.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ambergate: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ambergate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ambergate: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a step free Category A station. There is level access to the platform that serves both directions to Matlock-Nottingham/Newark Castle. This station has tactile paving at the edge of the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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