4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Nottingham
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Nottingham will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Nottingham on Sat, Dec 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 06 the direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sat, Dec 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 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.
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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 97 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Nottingham trains for today, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Y01632 | On time 8:04 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h55 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 C23745+Y01632 | On time 8:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h48 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C23745 · C23363 | On time 8:11 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h48 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y23072 · Y23270+Y07987 | On time 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
| Y23072+Y08084 | On time 8:15 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 2h05 | 10:20 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| Y01647 | On time 9:09 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h51 | 11:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Nottingham
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Trains from Leeds to Nottingham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:37 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Leeds to Nottingham trainsNorthern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leeds and Nottingham from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains From Leeds To Nottingham: Journey Details
East Midland Trains and Northern Rail provide direct trains from Leeds to Nottingham. The weekday timetable begins with an early morning service and continues with hourly trains until the final departure in the early evening. Journey times are around an hour and 50 minutes. Indirect trains offer earlier morning departures and later evening trains. These journeys involve a change at Sheffield, Chesterfield, Derby or Grantham. Sunday services are less frequent, with a later first departure from Leeds. Weekday off-peak day return fares are available on trains from the 9:40 a.m. departure onwards.
Taking the Train from Leeds
Trains from Leeds to Nottingham leave from the main station on the southern edge of the city centre. Public transport connections include the Monday to Saturday Citybus shuttle which leaves from stance S8 by the station entrance, serving central Leeds locations. Additional bus services from Arriva and First depart from the interchange on New Station Street. Taxis are available from a rank next to the bus stops.
Getting into Nottingham by Train
Forever associated with the legend of Robin Hood, Nottingham also celebrates its connections to the lace-making and bicycle manufacturing industries. This lively city has a wealth of cultural attractions, ranging from its Norman castle and underground cave complex to the Victorian and Georgian architecture of the Lace Quarter. Trains from Leeds to Nottingham arrive at the station situated just to the south of the city centre. Nottingham Express Transit trams stop at the station, offering connections around the area. Buses, including night bus services, stop on Carrington Street, immediately to the west of the station entrance. Taxis are available from a rank at the front of the station.
FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around 0.2 miles (364 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nottingham, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Nottingham
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found Office
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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