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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£111

Average price

£133

Fastest journey

2 h 44 m

Average duration

2 h 51 m

Trains per day

Distance

210 km

Cheap tickets

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 £133 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £111.

Fast trains

To travel from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport you need to make at least one change.

Y06948+

Y36862

08:113h03

Nottingham station (NOT)

11:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1111One-way

1 change

Y06951+

Y37034

08:502h44

Nottingham station (NOT)

11:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1281One-way

1 change

Y06956+

Y37046

09:502h44

Nottingham station (NOT)

12:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1281One-way

1 change

Y07412 · Y07046+ Thameslink

Y36872

09:152h59

Nottingham station (NOT)

12:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1451One-way

2 changes

Y07411 · Y07040+ Thameslink

Y36862

08:172h57

Nottingham station (NOT)

11:14Gatwick Airport (GTW)

£1451One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport

Omio recommends booking the train 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 £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £33.

Distance: 210 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£93 Average Price	£17 Average Price Cheapest
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m 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

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 07:11

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y07411 · Y07040+Y36862	On time 07:17 Nottingham station (NOT)	2h57	10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	2 changes
Y06951+Y37034	On time 07:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	2h44	10:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 change
Y06953+Y37040	On time 08:11 Nottingham station (NOT)	2h53	11:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 change
Y07412 · Y07046+Y36872	On time 08:15 Nottingham station (NOT)	2h59	11:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	2 changes
Y06956+Y37046	On time 08:50 Nottingham station (NOT)	2h44	11:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 change
Y06948+Y36862	On time 07:11 Nottingham station (NOT)	3h03	10:14 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	1 change
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport

United Kingdom

Trains from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

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 £11

Distance

210 km

Average train duration

2h 40m

Cheapest ticket price

£33

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 43m

First train

04:14

Last train

20:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink and First Hull Trains trains Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Buy your official East Midlands Trains, Thameslink and First Hull Trains train tickets from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from £25 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

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.

Train information from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £25

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 3 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: £100

Hull Trains is a British train operator that provides services between Hull and London. It operates up to five trains per day, with two direct services and three services that require a change at Brough. The trains are modern and comfortable, with two types available: the Super Express and the Express. The Super Express offers a faster journey time and more spacious seating, while the Express is a more economical option. Both offer onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a trolley service. Hull Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes are Hull to London Kings Cross and Hull to Brough. Passengers can also take advantage of the Hull Trains Plus loyalty scheme, which offers discounts and rewards.

FAQs: Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport train

FAQs: Travel by train from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport.

Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is £79; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 2 h 43 min for the 130 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 04: 49. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 17: 10.

There are 9 trains a day from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

For the journey from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) you can take a train with East Midlands Trains, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train is June.

You have options as you can travel from Nottingham to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Gatwick Airport

Nottingham

London

Nottingham Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

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

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

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