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Stanley Spencer Gallery
Gallery dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer in Cookham, showing paintings, drawings and exhibitions linked to the artist and local area.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Maidenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £104 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £104, while a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 162 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£104 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Maidenhead take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around £104 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-72.00. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 31m 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.
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Trains from Nottingham to Maidenhead run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:37, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £104 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 2:37 |
Last train 22:12 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Gallery dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer in Cookham, showing paintings, drawings and exhibitions linked to the artist and local area.
Compact local museum in the library presenting Maidenhead's history through objects, photographs and changing displays on the borough.
House museum in nearby Cookham where Stanley Spencer lived and worked, offering insight into his life, home and creative environment.
Large National Trust estate with woodlands, formal gardens and riverside walks. Popular for scenery, seasonal colour and broad valley views.
Scenic riverside area with open grass, boating activity and pleasant Thames views. A favourite spot for strolling and watching the water.
Leafy riverside village known for Thames walks, historic lanes and an artistic heritage. A rewarding area to explore beyond the town centre.
A Berkshire county favourite of seasoned minced pork in a pastry case, traditionally eaten cold and linked to local butchers and market lunches.
A classic English sausage linked to nearby Windsor and Berkshire, usually served with mashed potato and onion gravy in local pubs.
Fresh trout from the River Thames area, commonly grilled or smoked. It reflects Maidenhead's riverside setting and long angling tradition.
Long-established Indian restaurant known locally for curries, tandoori dishes and friendly service in a comfortable town-centre setting.
Refined modern British dining in elegant country-house surroundings near Maidenhead, known for seasonal tasting and à la carte menus.
Popular local pub with cask ales and a broad British menu, valued for its traditional atmosphere and dependable pub food.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels and rail travel can be pricey, but dining and local transport are usually cheaper than central London.
Service is sometimes included. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is standard for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Café tipping is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Maidenhead trains use the Nottingham to Maidenhead station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Maidenhead 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.
Maidenhead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Maidenhead.
Wi-Fi is available at Maidenhead.
Ticket office support is available at Maidenhead.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maidenhead: Parking, WC.
Available at Maidenhead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maidenhead: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Yes, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance, 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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