Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

Showing times and prices for 20 Dec

Cheapest price

£41

Average price

£75

Fastest journey

2 h 38 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

210 km

Cheap tickets

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 £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

To travel from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) you need to make at least one change.

East Midlands TrainsY12098+ThameslinkW57880
05:262h38
Nottingham station (NOT)
08:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£411One-way
1 change
East Midlands TrainsC51263 · C52171+ThameslinkG84458
05:503h24
Nottingham station (NOT)
09:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)
£1081One-way
2 changes

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 prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £23.

Distance: 210 km

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Coach

£78

Average Price

£15

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Cheapest

3h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

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Additional time*

6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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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, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 05:21
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east_midlands_railway08:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h44
11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway10:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h52
13:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesdirect
Saturday 20 December
east_midlands_railway03:39 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h35
07:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway05:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h56
08:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW)0 changesdirect

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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train or coach

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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 8 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 02:27, the last at 15:47. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 38m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
210 km
Average train duration
2h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 38m
First train
02:27
Last train
15:47
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham station (NOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Price
£23
East Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
£77
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day

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.

FAQs
Booking trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Nottingham to Gatwick Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 38m. Trains run 8 times per day over a distance of 210 km.
The train distance from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is 210 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £23, while the average price tends to be around £78.
The train journey from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) covers a distance of 210 km and takes approximately 2h 38m. Trains run 8 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The first train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) leaves at 2:27.
The train journey from Nottingham to Gatwick Airport offers varied scenery, passing through the picturesque countryside of the Midlands, with glimpses of rolling hills and quaint villages, before transitioning into the more urban landscapes as it approaches London.
The last train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) departs at 15:47.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
To get from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
There is no night train service from Nottingham station (NOT) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham station (NOT) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
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phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transport options for Nottingham
  • 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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