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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£41
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£98
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 44 m
Trains on 17 Sept
29
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
To travel from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you need to make at least one change.
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W4554613:122h52Nottingham station (NOT)16:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£411One-way1 change- C21669+W4558119:122h52Nottingham station (NOT)22:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£411One-way1 change
- W70697+W4555811:122h52Nottingham station (NOT)14:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£481One-way1 change
- W70700+W4556111:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)14:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£481One-way1 change
- C21674+W4558719:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)22:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£481One-way1 change
- W70683+W455458:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)11:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1101One-way1 change
- W70700+W4556111:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)14:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£481One-way1 change
- W70725+W4557916:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)19:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£1081One-way1 change
- W70694+W4555110:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)13:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£791One-way1 change
- C21674+W4558719:502h44Nottingham station (NOT)22:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£481One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 210 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m 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 Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW):
A coach is £68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Gatwick Airport (GTW) take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 32m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £84 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21684+W45524 | On time 6:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h48 | 9:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70675+W45520 | On time 7:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 10:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21832 · C21670+W45408 | On time 7:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W70677+W45523 | On time 7:48 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h46 | 10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70680+W45430 | On time 8:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h02 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21829 · C21667+W45430 | On time 8:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h58 | 11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W70683+W45545 | On time 8:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70685+W32982 | On time 9:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70688+W32976 | On time 9:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 12:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70691+W45569 | On time 10:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 13:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70666+W45418 | 5:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h50 | 8:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21203 · W70753+W45427 | 5:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h56 | 8:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21689+W45522 | 5:49 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h45 | 8:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70669+W45542 | 6:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h54 | 9:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21598 · C21676+W45401 | 6:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h00 | 9:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
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Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 4:18 |
Last train 18:50 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham station (NOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £11. 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 station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham station (NOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Most Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains use the Nottingham to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham station (NOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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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