The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Lymington
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£98
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£137
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
5 h 52 m
Trains on 19 Sept
3
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Lymington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Lymington will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
To travel from Nottingham to Lymington you need to make at least 2 changes.
EM711700 · W70667+
L79149+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo4:226h28Nottingham station (NOT)10:50Lymington Town (LYT)£981One-way4 changes
C21322+
G00999+
L791555:505h30Nottingham station (NOT)11:20Lymington Town (LYT)£1511One-way2 changes
C42087+
L80223 · L79149+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo5:135h37Nottingham station (NOT)10:50Lymington Town (LYT)£1611One-way4 changes
C21322+
G00999+
L791555:505h30Nottingham station (NOT)11:20Lymington Town (LYT)£1511One-way2 changes
C42087+
L80223 · L79149+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo5:135h37Nottingham station (NOT)10:50Lymington Town (LYT)£1611One-way4 changes
EM711700 · W70667+
L79149+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo4:226h28Nottingham station (NOT)10:50Lymington Town (LYT)£981One-way4 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach for Nottingham to Lymington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Lymington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, while a train costs an average of £137.
Distance: 246 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£137 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Lymington:
A coach is £92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Lymington costing on average £137.
Other travel options to Lymington take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 3m.
Tickets start at around £137 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-87.96. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Nottingham to Lymington train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Lymington trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EM711700 · W70667+ L80223 · L79149 | 4:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 6h28 | 10:50 Lymington Town (LYT) | 4 changes | |
C02158+ L80223 · L79149+ C42087 | 5:13 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h37 | 10:50 Lymington Town (LYT) | 4 changes | |
C21322+ G00999+ L79155 | 5:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h30 | 11:20 Lymington Town (LYT) | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Lymington by coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Lymington
Trains from Nottingham to Lymington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £116 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 18:16. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £116 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 6:16 |
Last train 18:16 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, South Western Railway from Nottingham to Lymington trainsEast Midlands Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between Nottingham and Lymington from £34. 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 Lymington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Lymington 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 Lymington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Lymington
Most Nottingham to Lymington trains use the Nottingham to Lymington Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Lymington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Lymington leave from?
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.
Which Lymington station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Lymington Town from Lymington city centre
Lymington Town train station facilities and services
Lymington Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lymington Town.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Lymington Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lymington Town.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lymington Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lymington Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lymington Town: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Local taxi numbers; Lymington Taxis 01590 670670 Allports Taxis 01590 679792, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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