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Compare train for Nottingham to Grays
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Grays among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £72, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 193 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (2h 45m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £40 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Grays
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Trains from Nottingham to Grays run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 193 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 193 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 4:54 |
Last train 21:56 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Grays trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Grays from £72. 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 Grays train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Grays 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 Grays, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Grays
Most Nottingham to Grays trains use the Nottingham to Grays station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Grays train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Grays 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 Grays station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Grays from Grays city centre
Grays train station facilities and services
Grays has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Grays.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Grays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Grays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grays: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Grays: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available from Station Approach to platform 1 and Crown Road to platforms 2/3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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