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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 4 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Nottingham every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 70 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 70 km
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1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 06:34 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h24 | 07:58 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:34 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h24 | 08:58 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:32 Stoke-on-Trent | 1h23 | 13:55 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham
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Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 22:09 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham: Journey Details
From Monday to Saturday the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham take around 1 and a half hours and the trains depart hourly and involve one change. East Midlands Trains operate the route to Derby and the connection from Derby to Nottingham is completed on CrossCountry trains. The service is much reduced on Sundays, takes 2 hours and involves an extra change at Blythe Bridge.
Where do trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham depart from and arrive at?
All trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham depart from Stoke-on-Trent Station, which is within walking distance of the city centre. Arriva and First PMT buses serve the station from across the city and surrounding areas, as well as from Alton Towers and the Peak District. There is a taxi rank outside the station entrance.
The Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham train arrives at Nottingham Station, conveniently located just 5-minutes walk from the city centre. Nottingham has one of the best and cheapest local bus services in the UK. Nottingham City Buses and Trent Barton operate frequent routes around the city and to surrounding areas. The Nottingham Tram has a line running from the station to the city centre and onto the large Park and Rides at Hucknall and Phoenix Park. There are taxi ranks at the station entrance.
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Nottingham
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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