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National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum
Museum focused on the British Civil Wars, using Newark’s sieges and artefacts to explain the conflict through interactive, family-friendly displays.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
23 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
27 m
Trains on 23 Sept
3
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 3 trains from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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 coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 26 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Newark-on-Trent take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 53m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (29m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £6 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.
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 Newark-on-Trent trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:27 Nottingham | 0h30 | 21:57 Newark-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 8:50 Nottingham | 0h23 | 9:13 Newark-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:52 Nottingham | 0h23 | 16:15 Newark-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:22 Nottingham | 0h36 | 17:58 Newark-on-Trent | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent run on average 9 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 22m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 23:43 |
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Discover the best of Newark-on-Trent — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newark-on-Trent trip today.
Museum focused on the British Civil Wars, using Newark’s sieges and artefacts to explain the conflict through interactive, family-friendly displays.
Main local museum covering Newark’s Civil War story, fine art and town history, set inside the historic Town Hall in the market square.
Volunteer-run aviation museum with aircraft, cockpits and Newark Air Museum’s displays on British flying history at nearby Winthorpe.
Riverside green space beside Newark Castle, popular for walks, picnics and views across the Trent. A relaxing place near the town centre.
Historic central square with regular markets, surrounding shops and easy access to major sights. A good starting point for exploring Newark on foot.
Open common with broad grassy space for walks and local recreation. It offers a simple, less touristy green break close to the town.
A rich blue-veined cow’s milk cheese from nearby Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. It is one of England’s best-known traditional cheeses.
A soft white cow’s milk cheese originally made in Nottinghamshire. Mild, creamy and closely linked to the county’s historic dairying.
A local beer style long associated with Nottinghamshire pubs and breweries. Expect balanced bitterness and a malty, easy-drinking profile.
Popular riverside-style dining venue known for steaks, grills and hearty British favourites in a smart casual setting.
Well-known traditional pub and restaurant with classic British dishes, ales and a friendly market-town setting.
Elegant restaurant in a historic coaching inn, serving modern British cooking with a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while rail fares and pub meals are similar to other market towns.
Service is often included only in some restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
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Newark Northgate -> Newark Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Newark-on-Trent trains use the Nottingham to Newark Castle station pair, with some services arriving at Newark Northgate. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Newark-on-Trent 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.
Newark Castle is 1 km from Newark-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Castle has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Newark Castle.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Castle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23.
Available at Newark Castle: Parking, WC.
Available at Newark Castle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Castle: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Access between platforms is via a level crossing which has an uneven surface due to the tracks. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 1 but not at the edge of platform 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Newark Northgate is 2 km from Newark-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Northgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Newark Northgate.
ATMs are available at Newark Northgate.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Northgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Northgate: Parking, WC.
Available at Newark Northgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Northgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable, 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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