Leicester to Nottingham train with East Midlands Railway

Fri, Jul 24
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 24

Cheapest price

€7

Average price

€12

Fastest journey

21 m

Average duration

24 m

Trains per day

18

Distance

35 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Leicester to Nottingham will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

Of the 18 trains that leave Leicester for Nottingham on Fri, Jul 24, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jul 24 the direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .

On Fri, Jul 24 the slowest trains will take 29 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 RailwayW70856
    9:50 AM0h21
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:11 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70854
    9:20 AM0h31
    Leicester station (LEI)
    9:51 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayW70850
    8:25 AM0h31
    Leicester station (LEI)
    8:56 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC42088
    9:31 PM0h56
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:27 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC21778
    9:47 PM0h25
    Leicester station (LEI)
    10:12 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Leicester to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 35 km

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Bus

€13

Average price

€7

Average price

Cheapest

1h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

40m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 23m

Average total duration

53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

East Midlands Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Leicester to Nottingham train times

The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
East Midlands RailwayW70858
On time
10:21 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h31
10:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21186
On time
10:31 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h55
11:26 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70861
On time
10:47 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h22
11:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21645
On time
11:18 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h32
11:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21209
On time
11:31 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h55
12:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21652
On time
12:18 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h32
12:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21211
On time
12:31 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h55
1:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21657
On time
12:47 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h21
1:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70874
On time
1:18 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h32
1:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21188
On time
1:32 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h54
2:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70877
On time
1:47 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h22
2:09 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70892
On time
4:18 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h32
4:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21189
On time
4:31 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h52
5:23 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21650
On time
4:47 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h21
5:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21776
On time
5:19 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h31
5:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC59806
On time
5:31 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h55
6:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70922
On time
5:51 PM Leicester station (LEI)
0h27
6:18 PM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
Friday, July 24
East Midlands RailwayC212346:16 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h50
7:06 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC21774 · C212896:37 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h47
7:24 AM Nottingham station (NOT)1 transfer
East Midlands RailwayW708457:18 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h35
7:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC211967:39 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h50
8:29 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW708477:52 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h29
8:21 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW708508:25 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h31
8:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC211918:40 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h46
9:26 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70852
On time
8:48 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h21
9:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW708549:20 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h31
9:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayC211949:31 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h55
10:26 AM Nottingham station (NOT)0 transfersDirect
East Midlands RailwayW70856
On time
9:50 AM Leicester station (LEI)
0h21
10:11 AM Nottingham station (NOT)
0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Leicester to Nottingham trains with Omio?

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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Leicester to Nottingham.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Leicester to Nottingham.

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Leicester to Nottingham?

The best time to book your train from Leicester to Nottingham is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Leicester to Nottingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Leicester to Nottingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Leicester to Nottingham.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leicester to Nottingham

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Trains from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 21m.

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
35 km
Average train duration
40m
Cheapest ticket price
€3
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
21m
First train
12:08 AM
Last train
11:56 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
35 days
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, east_midlands_trains from Leicester to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Leicester and Nottingham from €3. 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 Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
€3
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

east_midlands_trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
€13
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Leicester to Nottingham

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leicester to Nottingham can start from as little as €3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leicester to Nottingham is €13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Leicester to Nottingham is 21m to travel the 35 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Leicester to Nottingham leaves at 12:08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Leicester to Nottingham leaves at 11:56 PM.
Yes,there are 8 direct trains a day from Leicester to Nottingham with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Leicester to Nottingham. You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 21m
When taking a train from Leicester to Nottingham, you can count on East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Nottingham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Leicester and Nottingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Nottingham from Leicester is worth doing with a journey time of 21m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leicester to Nottingham is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leicester and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Leicester to Nottingham

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

Departure train stations in Leicester
Arrival train stations in Nottingham

Which Leicester station do trains to Nottingham leave from?

Trains from Leicester to Nottingham leave from Leicester. The station is 1 km from Leicester city centre at Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB.
LeicesterLeicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB+44 8457125678WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre

BusX7 · 4m · €2 · every ~3 min
16 · 7m · every ~6 min
Hop · 11m · €2 · every ~14 min

Leicester train station facilities and services

Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Leicester.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Leicester. 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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

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