The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham station (NOT) for London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 172 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 172 km
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2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:15 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h11 | 09:26 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h18 | 10:36 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:40 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h10 | 11:50 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h37 | 17:27 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:47 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h12 | 18:59 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 04:09 |
Last train 18:48 |
Train companies: LNER, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsLNER, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Great Northern, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham station (NOT) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £5. 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 station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham station (NOT) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
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