Nottingham to Southwell train with East Midlands Railway

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Southwell

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 16 Sept

Cheapest price on 16 Sept

£8

Average ticket price on 16 Sept

£8

Fastest journey on 16 Sept

26 m

Average journey duration on 16 Sept

26 m

Trains on 16 Sept

1

Distance

19 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Southwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Southwell will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Fast trains

On Wed 16 Sept, we found 1 trains from Nottingham to Southwell, including 1 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 26 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.

  • East Midlands Railway
    7:250h26
    Nottingham
    7:51Southwell
    £81One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Southwell

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Southwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 19 km

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Driving

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£5

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

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30m

Additional time*

39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Southwell is a train with an average price of £8.
The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Southwell is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Southwell take longer:

Coach takes on average 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Southwell including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 14m sooner (25m by train vs 39m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £5 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.

Live departures

Nottingham to Southwell train times

The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Southwell trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
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East Midlands Railway7:25 Nottingham
0h26
7:51 Southwell0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Southwell

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Trains from Nottingham to Southwell run on average 8 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 26m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
19 km
Average train duration
25m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
26m
First train
5:37
Last train
23:39
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Nottingham to Southwell trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham and Southwell from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
26m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£8
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: Nottingham to Southwell train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Southwell 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 Southwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Southwell can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Nottingham to Southwell covers a distance of 19 km and takes approximately 26m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Nottingham to Southwell is 19 km.
The first train from Nottingham to Southwell leaves at 5:37.
The last train from Nottingham to Southwell departs at 23:39.
Trains from Nottingham to Southwell run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Southwell.
Yes, there is a direct train between Nottingham and Southwell. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by East Midlands Railway.
To get from Nottingham to Southwell, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Southwell.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Southwell is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Fiskerton station (FSK).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Southwell is by train, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Southwell in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Nottingham to Southwell offers pleasant views of the English countryside, passing through charming villages and lush green fields, making it a scenic route.
Yes, a day trip from Nottingham to Southwell is feasible. The journey takes 26m, covers 19 km, and trains run 7 times per day.
To fully enjoy Southwell's attractions, including the Southwell Minster and the Workhouse, a stay of 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Southwell.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Southwell

Most Nottingham to Southwell trains use the Nottingham to Fiskerton station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Southwell train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nottingham
Arrival train stations in Southwell

Which Nottingham station do trains to Southwell leave from?

Trains from Nottingham to Southwell leave from Nottingham. The station is 1 km from Nottingham city centre at Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ.
NottinghamNottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ+44 800 200 6060ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre

Bus9B, 8, 11, 6, 10, 9, 11C, 10C, 10X, 7, 5, 5A, 11B, 12, 12C, 12E, 10A · 3m · every ~58 min
48, 1, 3, 48X, 1A, 48A, 3A, N4, 1B, 1E · 4m · every ~24 min
Kc · 5m · £4 · every ~12 min
20 · 10m
TramTram · 4m · £4 · every ~58 min

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.

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