Nottingham to London Luton Airport train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to London Luton Airport

Showing times and prices for 17 Apr

Cheapest price

£46

Average price

£51

Fastest journey

1 h 49 m

Average duration

1 h 52 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

130 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to London Luton 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 Luton Airport will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.

Fast trains

To travel from Nottingham to London Luton Airport you need to make at least 2 changes.

  • East Midlands RailwayC51244 · C52418+MetroLuton Dart
    10:501h49
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:39London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £461One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC51607 · C51437+MetroLuton Dart
    9:121h57
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:09London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC51580 · C52509+MetroLuton Dart
    10:121h57
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    12:09London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC51568 · C51462+MetroLuton Dart
    8:121h57
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    10:09London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    2 changes
  • East Midlands RailwayC51641 · C51467+MetroLuton Dart
    9:501h49
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:39London Luton Airport (LUA)
    £511One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Nottingham to London Luton Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 130 km

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Coach

£52

Average Price

£24

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 55m

Average total duration

2h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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Live departures

Nottingham to London Luton Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railwayC51568 · C51462+assertis_metroLuton Dart7:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
1h57
9:09 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51566 · C52495+assertis_metroLuton Dart7:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
1h49
9:39 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51607 · C51437+assertis_metroLuton Dart8:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
1h57
10:09 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51641 · C51467+assertis_metroLuton Dart
On time
8:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
1h49
10:39 London Luton Airport (LUA)
2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51580 · C52509+assertis_metroLuton Dart
On time
9:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
1h57
11:09 London Luton Airport (LUA)
2 changes
east_midlands_railwayC51244 · C52418+assertis_metroLuton Dart9:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
1h49
11:39 London Luton Airport (LUA)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to London Luton Airport

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Trains from Nottingham to London Luton Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 08:12, the last at 12:09. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 1h 40m.

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 £15
Distance
130 km
Average train duration
2h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
1h 40m
First train
8:12
Last train
12:09
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 £15

Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Nottingham to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham and London Luton Airport from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

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
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£25
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 London Luton Airport train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to London Luton Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £52.
The train journey from Nottingham to London Luton Airport covers a distance of 130 km and takes approximately 1h 40m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Nottingham to London Luton Airport is 130 km.
The first train from Nottingham to London Luton Airport leaves at 8:12.
The last train from Nottingham to London Luton Airport departs at 12:09.
Trains from Nottingham to London Luton Airport run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to London Luton Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to London Luton Airport.
To get from Nottingham to London Luton Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to London Luton Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to London Luton Airport is by coach, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Nottingham to London Luton Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Nottingham to London Luton Airport offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Travellers can enjoy views of the English countryside, including fields and small villages, particularly between urban areas, but it is not renowned for being notably scenic compared to routes in more picturesque regions.
A day trip from Nottingham to London Luton Airport is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 40m. Trains run 7 times per day over a distance of 130 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to London Luton Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Luton Airport

Nottingham
London
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
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
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 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.

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