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Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Harlow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Harlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 156 km
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2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Harlow
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Harlow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 156 km distance in 2h 39m.
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 £34
Distance 156 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 04:31 |
Last train 22:09 |
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 £34
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Harlow trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Harlow from £34. 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 58m
Cheapest Price
£43
East Midlands Trains frequency
4 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
FAQs: Nottingham to Harlow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Harlow 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 Harlow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully enjoy Harlow's attractions, such as the Gibberd Garden, Harlow Museum, and Sculpture Trail, a stay of two to three days is ideal.
The train distance from Nottingham to Harlow is 156 km.
The train journey from Nottingham to Harlow covers a distance of 156 km and takes approximately 2h 39m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Nottingham to Harlow leaves at 4:31.
The last train from Nottingham to Harlow departs at 22:09.
To get from Nottingham to Harlow, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Trains from Nottingham to Harlow run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Harlow.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Harlow.
A day trip from Nottingham to Harlow is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 39m. However, trains run 5 times per day over a distance of 156 km.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Harlow.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Harlow in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Harlow can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Harlow is by coach, costing approximately £34.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Harlow is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Harlow Town (HWN).
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Harlow.
The train journey from Nottingham to Harlow offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the countryside, small towns, and occasional glimpses of rivers and fields, making parts of it quite scenic.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Harlow
Nottingham
Harlow
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Harlow.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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
- 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
- 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 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Harlow is Harlow Mill. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harlow Mill for your journey to Harlow from Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Harlow Mill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: Premium Bay
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Harlow Town
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
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