The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Bracknell
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Bracknell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bracknell will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham for Bracknell every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 173 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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.
9:074h18Nottingham13:25Bracknell£641One-way0 changes
9:074h18Nottingham13:25Bracknell£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Bracknell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bracknell 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 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 173 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Bracknell train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bracknell trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:07 Nottingham | 4h18 | 13:25 Bracknell | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Bracknell by coach or train
Compare coach and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
11 Apr
12 Apr
13 Apr
14 Apr
15 Apr
16 Apr
17 Apr
Why should you book Nottingham to Bracknell trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Bracknell.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham to Bracknell.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Bracknell.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Bracknell.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Bracknell
Trains from Nottingham to Bracknell run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 173 km distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 173 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 0:43 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry from Nottingham to Bracknell trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Nottingham and Bracknell from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
CrossCountry
FAQs: Nottingham to Bracknell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Bracknell 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 Bracknell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Bracknell
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Both platforms are accessible to wheelchair users but interchange is via stepped footbridge.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Marked bus stop at roundabout by Tesco delivery bay, off Whitton Road
Most popular train connections from Nottingham
More options for your journey from Nottingham to Bracknell
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


