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Erewash Museum
Volunteer-run local heritage centre with displays on lace, railways and everyday life in Long Eaton and nearby villages.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£7
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
15 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Long Eaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Long Eaton will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Nottingham to Long Eaton, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Long Eaton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 10 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£5 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Long Eaton:
A coach is £0.49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Long Eaton costing on average £5.
Other travel options to Long Eaton take longer:
Coach takes on average 31m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (15m by train vs 25m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Long Eaton trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01122 | On time 17:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h17 | 17:24 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21612 | On time 17:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h15 | 17:32 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00763 | On time 17:41 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h12 | 17:53 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21326 | On time 17:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h17 | 18:10 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01124 | On time 18:05 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h15 | 18:20 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21825 | On time 18:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h15 | 18:32 Long Eaton station (LGE) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Long Eaton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 10 km distance in 17m.
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Long Eaton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Long Eaton trip today.
Volunteer-run local heritage centre with displays on lace, railways and everyday life in Long Eaton and nearby villages.
Art gallery and museum in Nottingham with British art, archaeology and changing exhibitions, a practical cultural trip from Long Eaton.
Museum of transport history at Trent Bridge featuring vehicles, industry and social history relevant to the wider region.
Large country park with lakes, woodland and waterside paths, popular for walking, birdwatching and family outings.
Green flag park with formal gardens, play areas, sports facilities and open lawns near the heart of Long Eaton.
Traffic-free waterside route ideal for walking and cycling, following the historic canal through quiet stretches of the town.
A soft Derbyshire oatcake cooked on a griddle, often filled with cheese or bacon. Popular across the area as a traditional breakfast or light meal.
A classic East Midlands ale brewed with pale and roasted malts for a balanced bitter taste. The region has a strong pub and brewing tradition.
A crumbly blue cheese from Derbyshire with a rich, tangy flavour. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and widely eaten locally.
Well-known Turkish restaurant offering charcoal-grilled kebabs, mezze and warm service in a comfortable modern dining room.
Established steakhouse known for grilled meats and hearty mains in a casual, dependable setting close to the town centre.
Popular riverside pub and restaurant serving British favourites, grills and Sunday roasts in a relaxed waterside setting.
Moderate for England: meals and transport are manageable, but hotels near Nottingham can raise overall trip costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and cafés usually just get small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Long Eaton trains use the Nottingham to Long Eaton station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Long Eaton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Long Eaton is 1 km from Long Eaton city centre. Public transport options include:
Long Eaton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Long Eaton.
Ticket office support is available at Long Eaton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Available at Long Eaton: Parking.
Available at Long Eaton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Long Eaton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. Assistance provided by on train staff. This station has tactile paving at the edges of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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