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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport

Showing times and prices for 20 Aug

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£84

Fastest journey

2 h 42 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

15

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.

Fast trains

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

  • CrossCountryG00801+East Midlands RailwayC21203
    5:183h32
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    8:50Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC21814+CrossCountryG00803
    6:073h36
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    9:43Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • East Midlands RailwayC04340+Greater AngliaP01158
    7:352h45
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    10:20Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00808+East Midlands RailwayC59844+London North Eastern RailwayG07977
    10:452h55
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    13:40Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • CrossCountryG00841+East Midlands RailwayC21731+London North Eastern RailwayG07964
    8:452h55
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)
    £451One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 152 km

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Coach

£39

Average Price

£31

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Cheapest

3h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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Live departures

Nottingham to London Stansted Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayC04340+Greater AngliaP01158
On time
7:35 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h45
10:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21844+London North Eastern RailwayG07955+CrossCountryG008057:41 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h02
10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70677+CrossCountryG008057:48 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
10:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04342+Greater AngliaP66821
On time
8:37 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h43
11:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21731+London North Eastern RailwayG07964+CrossCountryG00841
On time
8:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
11:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70683+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP663608:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h05
11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04344+Greater AngliaP66833
On time
9:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
12:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04344+CrossCountryG00806
On time
9:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h02
12:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04347+Greater AngliaP66838
On time
10:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
13:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59844+London North Eastern RailwayG07977+CrossCountryG00808
On time
10:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
13:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04350+Greater AngliaP66849
On time
11:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
14:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59847+London North Eastern RailwayG07981+CrossCountryG00812
On time
11:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
14:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70700+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP66432
On time
11:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h05
14:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04354+Greater AngliaP66855
On time
12:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
15:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59850+London North Eastern RailwayG07989+CrossCountryG00814
On time
12:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21673+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP0292912:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h05
15:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04357+Greater AngliaP66865
On time
13:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
16:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04357+CrossCountryG00818
On time
13:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h02
16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59852+London North Eastern RailwayG07995+CrossCountryG00818
On time
13:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
16:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21688+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP6647913:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h05
16:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04359+Greater AngliaP01170
On time
14:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
17:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59857+London North Eastern RailwayG07999+CrossCountryG00821
On time
14:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h07
17:52 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70717+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP66050
On time
14:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h10
18:00 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70720+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP02904
On time
15:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h15
18:27 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70720+CrossCountryG00824
On time
15:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h35
18:47 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21828 · W70812+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP66090
On time
15:17 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h25
18:42 Stansted Airport (SSD)
3 changes
East Midlands RailwayC59858+London North Eastern RailwayG08006+CrossCountryG00824
On time
15:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h02
18:47 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21692+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP6610215:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h07
18:57 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70747+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP66124
On time
16:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h16
19:28 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04365+CrossCountryG00826
On time
16:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h01
19:39 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59863+London North Eastern RailwayG08012+CrossCountryG00826
On time
16:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h54
19:39 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC04368+Greater AngliaP01180
On time
17:38 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h42
20:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21672+CrossCountryG00830
On time
17:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h53
20:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC04372+Greater AngliaP0118318:40 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h40
21:20 Stansted Airport (SSD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC59869+London North Eastern RailwayG08024+CrossCountryG00833
On time
18:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
21:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70733+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP6624118:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h04
21:54 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21669+CrossCountryG00837
On time
19:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h28
22:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21669+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP66264
On time
19:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h11
22:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21790 · W70829+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP0291719:17 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h20
22:37 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
East Midlands RailwayC59872+London North Eastern RailwayG08030+CrossCountryG00837
On time
19:45 Nottingham station (NOT)
2h55
22:40 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21674+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP0291919:50 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h05
22:55 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC03938+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+Greater AngliaP66311
On time
20:12 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h11
23:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21581+Greater AngliaF04242 · P66326+Great NorthernG7710820:36 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h03
23:39 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
East Midlands RailwayW70744+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Seven Sisters+Greater AngliaP66341
On time
20:48 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h33
0:21 Stansted Airport (SSD)
2 changes
Thursday 20 August
East Midlands RailwayC21203+CrossCountryG008015:18 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h32
8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21689+CrossCountryG008015:49 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h01
8:50 Stansted Airport (SSD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayC21814+CrossCountryG008036:07 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h36
9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70669+CrossCountryG008036:10 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h33
9:43 Stansted Airport (SSD)1 change
East Midlands RailwayW70669+Greater AngliaP02915+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale6:10 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h13
9:23 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21598 · C21676+Greater AngliaP66249+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale6:14 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h25
9:39 Stansted Airport (SSD)3 changes
East Midlands RailwayC21684+Greater AngliaP66261+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale6:46 Nottingham station (NOT)
3h08
9:54 Stansted Airport (SSD)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport

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Trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 2h 43m.

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 £19
Distance
152 km
Average train duration
2h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
2h 43m
First train
4:26
Last train
18:12
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Thu
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 £19

Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and London Stansted Airport from £19. 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
2h 42m
Cheapest Price
£23
East Midlands Railway frequency
6 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

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£14
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
£57
east_midlands_trains frequency
50 a day

FAQs: Nottingham to London Stansted Airport train

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

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The train journey from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport covers a distance of 152 km and takes approximately 2h 42m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport is 152 km.
The first train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport leaves at 5:10.
The last train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport departs at 16:50.
Trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
To get from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Nottingham to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport is more functional than scenic, primarily passing through urban and suburban areas, with some glimpses of the English countryside.
A day trip from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport is not feasible as the journey duration is 2h 42m. However, there are 8 train trips available per day. The distance covered is 152 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and London Stansted Airport

Most Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trains use the Nottingham to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and London Stansted Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nottingham
Arrival train stations in London
NottinghamNottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ+44 800 200 6060ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre

Bus9B, 8, 11, 6, 10, 9, 11C, 10C, 10X, 7, 5, 5A, 11B, 12, 12C, 12E, 10A · 3m · every ~58 min
48, 1, 3, 48X, 1A, 48A, 3A, N4, 1B, 1E · 4m · every ~24 min
Kc · 5m · £4 · every ~12 min
20 · 10m
TramTram · 4m · £4 · every ~58 min

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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