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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Stansted
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£27
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 42 m
Trains on 05 Sept
2
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Stansted will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 2 trains from Nottingham to Stansted, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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.
10:392h41Nottingham13:20Stansted£241One-way0 changes- 8:372h43Nottingham11:20Stansted£291One-way0 changes
- 10:392h41Nottingham13:20Stansted£241One-way0 changes
- 8:372h43Nottingham11:20Stansted£291One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 152 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m 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 Stansted:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Stansted costing on average £41.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.62. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 21m 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 Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:37 Nottingham | 2h43 | 11:20 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:39 Nottingham | 2h41 | 13:20 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Stansted by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Stansted
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Stansted run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 1:03 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry from Nottingham to Stansted trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Nottingham and Stansted from £19. 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 Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Stansted
Most Nottingham to Stansted trains use the Nottingham to Stansted Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Stansted train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Stansted 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.
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