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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for London Gatwick Airport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.
8:502h44Nottingham11:34London Gatwick Airport£561One-way0 changes- 9:502h44Nottingham12:34London Gatwick Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 8:162h58Nottingham11:14London Gatwick Airport£1091One-way0 changes
- 12:173h08Nottingham15:25London Gatwick Airport£1131One-way0 changes
- 7:123h02Nottingham10:14London Gatwick Airport£1131One-way0 changes
- 8:502h44Nottingham11:34London Gatwick Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 9:502h44Nottingham12:34London Gatwick Airport£561One-way0 changes
- 8:162h58Nottingham11:14London Gatwick Airport£1091One-way0 changes
- 7:123h02Nottingham10:14London Gatwick Airport£1131One-way0 changes
- 12:173h08Nottingham15:25London Gatwick Airport£1131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 210 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£69 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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+X90948 | 9:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
W70685+ G26184+W32885 | On time 9:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h56 | 12:08 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C21787 · C21663+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+ G77344 | On time 9:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h13 | 12:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| C21787 · C21663+W32976 | On time 9:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h17 | 12:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21787 · W70781+W45482 | On time 9:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h27 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
C04344+W32869+ C01939+G26190 | On time 9:37 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h01 | 12:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
W70781+W45482+ G00747 | 9:41 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h03 | 12:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W70781+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77350+G00747 | 9:41 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h19 | 13:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| W70691+W45569 | 10:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 13:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21600 · W70784+W45551 | On time 10:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h17 | 13:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21600 · W70784+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77356 | On time 10:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h13 | 13:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| C04347+W32872+G26198+C01925 | On time 10:38 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h00 | 13:38 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| C21659+W45473+G00749 | Delayed 10:08 10:41Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h03 | 13:44 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21659+G77362+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G00749 | Delayed 10:08 10:41Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h19 | 14:00 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| W70697+W45558 | 11:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 14:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21603 · C21654+W45399 | On time 11:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 14:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W70700+W45561 | 11:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 14:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21671+W45554 | On time 12:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 15:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21673+W45556 | On time 12:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 15:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70710+W45546 | On time 13:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 16:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21800 · W70802+W45406 | On time 13:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 16:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21688+W45574 | 13:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 16:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70715+W45416 | On time 14:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 17:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21799 · C21655+W45410 | On time 14:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 17:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| W70717+W45576 | 14:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h45 | 17:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70720+W45570 | 15:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h53 | 18:05 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21828 · W70812+W45411 | On time 15:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 18:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C21692+W45562 | 15:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h45 | 18:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| W70747+W45409 | On time 16:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h02 | 19:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21610 · W70816+W45409 | On time 16:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h57 | 19:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 changes | |
| C04365+C01976+G26458+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria | On time 16:38 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h14 | 19:52 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| C21687+W45593 | 17:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 20:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21672+W45563 | 17:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 20:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21693+W45595 | 18:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h54 | 21:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21825 · W70825+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77308 | On time 18:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h13 | 21:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| W70733+W45591 | 18:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 21:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21669+W45581 | On time 19:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 22:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C21790 · W70829+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+G77324 | 19:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h13 | 22:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 changes | |
| C21674+W45587 | 19:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 22:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
| C03938+W45585 | On time 20:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h52 | 23:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 210 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 210 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 5:10 |
Last train 19:48 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport from £10. 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 London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport
Most Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Nottingham to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport 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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