The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
152 km
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 £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport you need to make at least one change.
C21814+
G008036:073h36Nottingham station (NOT)9:43Stansted Airport (SSD)£361One-way1 change
C04354+
P6685512:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)15:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£361One-way1 change
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P011587:352h45Nottingham station (NOT)10:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£361One-way1 change
C04344+
P668339:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)12:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£401One-way1 change
C04359+
P0117014:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)17:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£401One-way1 change
C04372+
P0118318:402h40Nottingham station (NOT)21:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£621One-way1 change
C04344+
P668339:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)12:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£401One-way1 change
C04354+
P6685512:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)15:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£361One-way1 change
C04359+
P0117014:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)17:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£401One-way1 change
C04357+
P6686513:382h42Nottingham station (NOT)16:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£621One-way1 change
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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£39 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Sunday 5 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C21881+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P66362 | On time 8:21 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h34 | 11:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
C21579+ P66832 | On time 9:19 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h01 | 12:20 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
C21856+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P66386 | On time 9:24 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 12:55 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes | |
G00813+ W70737 | Delayed 12:18 10:12Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h28 | 15:40 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 change | |
W70737+ P66404+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale | On time 10:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h25 | 13:37 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 changes |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to London Stansted Airport by coach or train
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Why should you book Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
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.
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 |
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.
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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.

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.
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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