- Recommended
Gunnersbury Park Museum
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£100
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£100
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 44 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Southall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Southall will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Nottingham to Southall, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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 Southall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £91.
Distance: 169 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£91 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m 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 Southall:
A coach is £77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Southall costing on average £91.
Other travel options to Southall take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 54m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (2h 15m by train vs 2h 34m by car). Tickets start at around £91 compared to roughly £34 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.
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 Southall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W70666+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+ C37231 | On time 5:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h47 | 8:01 Southall station (STL) | 2 changes | |
C21203 · W70753+ C37231+ W45604 | On time 5:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 8:01 Southall station (STL) | 3 changes | |
C21689+ C37246+ W45522 | On time 5:49 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 8:32 Southall station (STL) | 2 changes | |
C21338 · C21676+ C37060+ W45544 | On time 5:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h18 | 9:11 Southall station (STL) | 3 changes | |
C21338 · C21676+ C36874+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Liverpool Street | On time 5:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h33 | 9:26 Southall station (STL) | 3 changes |
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Trains from Nottingham to Southall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £91 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £91 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 2:57 |
Last train 22:38 |
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Discover the best of Southall — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Southall trip today.
Local history museum in a Georgian manor house with displays on Ealing and Southall, plus temporary exhibitions in period surroundings.
Museum of road transport and design with historic buses, posters and interactive family displays, a strong option close to Southall.
Public gallery showing changing contemporary art exhibitions in a compact modern space inside Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery.
Southall's best-known shopping street, busy with markets, clothing shops and sweet stores, offering a vivid sense of the area's culture.
Linear waterside walking route with locks, bridges and passing boats, ideal for a calmer side of Southall away from the main road.
Large historic park on the edge of Southall with formal gardens, a lake, museum and broad green space for a half-day visit.
Crisp wheat pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas. A staple South Asian snack in Southall, widely sold fresh in sweet shops and cafés.
Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans enriched with butter and cream. A Punjabi classic strongly associated with Southall’s Indian food scene.
Leavened tandoor-baked flatbread, often brushed with butter. A signature Punjabi bread commonly eaten with curries and grilled dishes in Southall.
Popular South Indian vegetarian venue for dosas, idli and filter coffee. Bright, practical and good for a casual meal.
Long-running vegetarian Punjabi canteen known for thalis, chaat and sweets. Busy, simple and very popular for traditional everyday dining.
Well-known Southall spot for Punjabi vegetarian dishes, snacks and mithai. Casual atmosphere and a strong local following.
Moderate for Greater London. Southall dining is often better value than central London, but accommodation and rail fares can still be relatively high.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Southall Station -> London Paddington
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Southall 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 Southall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to Southall trains use the Nottingham to Southall station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Southall 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.
Southall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southall.
Ticket office support is available at Southall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southall: Parking, WC.
Available at Southall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Accessibility Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the stations ticket hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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