The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Nottingham will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
To travel from York to Nottingham you need to make at least one change.
C01921+
C31764 · C0878720:312h36York station (YRK)23:07Nottingham station (NOT)£281One-way2 changes
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C5975319:311h49York station (YRK)21:20Nottingham station (NOT)£301One-way1 change
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C5973112:311h54York station (YRK)14:25Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
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C5973915:311h55York station (YRK)17:26Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
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C5973614:311h54York station (YRK)16:25Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
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C5975319:311h49York station (YRK)21:20Nottingham station (NOT)£301One-way1 change
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C2178217:311h53York station (YRK)19:24Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
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C5973112:311h54York station (YRK)14:25Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
C01952+
C5973614:311h54York station (YRK)16:25Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
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C2178316:311h54York station (YRK)18:25Nottingham station (NOT)£361One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for York to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 112 km
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2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
York to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80280 · C02160+ C21601 | 7:58 York station (YRK) | 2h20 | 10:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
G80280 · L01626+ C59719 | 7:58 York station (YRK) | 2h48 | 10:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
A27177+ G89739 | 8:18 York station (YRK) | 2h43 | 11:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G16006+ G89461+ C21805 | 9:04 York station (YRK) | 2h27 | 11:31 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C01974+ C59731 | 12:31 York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 14:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G01152+ C04360 | 12:43 York station (YRK) | 2h47 | 15:30 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01940+ C21826 | 12:55 York station (YRK) | 2h23 | 15:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01940+ W84690+ C04360 | 12:55 York station (YRK) | 2h35 | 15:30 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C01019+ G89485+ C04360 | 13:04 York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 15:30 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C01958+ C21589 | 13:31 York station (YRK) | 2h01 | 15:32 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
P28837 · G89768 | 13:34 York station (YRK) | 2h25 | 15:59 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C02028+ C21609 | 13:55 York station (YRK) | 2h20 | 16:15 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01952+ C59736 | 14:31 York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 16:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C02008+ C21614 | 14:55 York station (YRK) | 2h21 | 17:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01906+ C59739 | 15:31 York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 17:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C02012+ C21824 | 15:55 York station (YRK) | 2h21 | 18:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01978+ C21783 | 16:31 York station (YRK) | 1h54 | 18:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C02045+ C21792 | 16:55 York station (YRK) | 2h20 | 19:15 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01932+ C21782 | 17:31 York station (YRK) | 1h53 | 19:24 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01986+ C21820 | 17:56 York station (YRK) | 2h20 | 20:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01927+ C21417 | 18:31 York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 20:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C02068+ C21617 | 18:55 York station (YRK) | 2h21 | 21:16 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01912+ C59753 | 19:31 York station (YRK) | 1h49 | 21:20 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
K61961+ G89835 | 19:42 York station (YRK) | 2h17 | 21:59 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C01991+ C21280 | 19:55 York station (YRK) | 2h11 | 22:06 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G15829+ G89533+ C04381 | 20:04 York station (YRK) | 2h27 | 22:31 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C01921+ C31764 · C08787 | 20:31 York station (YRK) | 2h36 | 23:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C01921+ C21415 | 20:31 York station (YRK) | 1h55 | 22:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G00843+ C08787 | 20:42 York station (YRK) | 2h25 | 23:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C02063 · C02117+ C04471 | 21:05 York station (YRK) | 2h21 | 23:26 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
C02063+ C21354 | 21:05 York station (YRK) | 2h52 | 23:57 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
G89030 · G89812+ C04386 | 21:23 York station (YRK) | 3h02 | 0:25 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Nottingham
Trains from York to Nottingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 2:15 |
Last train 22:36 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country from York to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country trains will get you between York and Nottingham from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in York and Nottingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- 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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