The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Nottingham
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€72
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Nottingham will cost around €72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 53 trains that leave Liverpool for Nottingham on Wed, May 27, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.
C215815:51 PM2h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)€271One-way0 transfers
C043827:51 PM2h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:34 PMNottingham station (NOT)€271One-way0 transfers
C043651:51 PM2h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)€271One-way0 transfers
C043682:51 PM2h41Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)5:32 PMNottingham station (NOT)€271One-way0 transfers
C0435911:51 AM2h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:30 PMNottingham station (NOT)€271One-way0 transfers
W33913+
G665136:08 PM2h10Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:18 PMNottingham station (NOT)€871One-way1 transfer
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G6650212:08 PM2h13Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:21 PMNottingham station (NOT)€871One-way1 transfer
W34085+
G664949:08 AM2h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:22 AMNottingham station (NOT)€871One-way1 transfer
W33915+
G665062:08 PM2h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:22 PMNottingham station (NOT)€871One-way1 transfer
W33881+
G665041:08 PM2h14Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3:22 PMNottingham station (NOT)€871One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 132 km
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3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33946+ G00678 | 6:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h29 | 8:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16913 · C17880+ G00681 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h55 | 9:03 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16913+ C21304 | 6:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h09 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04344 | 6:49 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h41 | 9:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33991+ G00682 | 7:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h15 | 9:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16917 · C17884+ G00844 | 7:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 9:59 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16917+ C21303 | 7:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h07 | 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04347 | 7:48 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h42 | 10:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33955+ G00684 | 8:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h15 | 10:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16920 · C17854+ G00938 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h50 | 11:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16920+ C21302 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h07 | 11:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04350 | 8:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 11:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34085+ G66494 | 9:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h14 | 11:22 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16925 · C17837+ G66712 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 12:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C04354 | 9:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 12:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34234+ G00686 | On time 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h14 | 12:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16929+ C21300 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h05 | 1:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16929 · C17874+ G00688 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h50 | 1:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C04357 | 10:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 1:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33988+ G66499 | 11:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h14 | 1:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16934+ C21299 | 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h05 | 2:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16934 · C17806+ G00941 | 11:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h47 | 1:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C04359 | 11:51 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 2:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01288+ G66502 | 12:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h13 | 2:21 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16939 · C18016+ G00900 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h50 | 3:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16939+ C21298 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h05 | 3:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04363 | 12:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 3:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33881+ G66504 | 1:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h14 | 3:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16944 · C18008+ G00947 | 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h47 | 3:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16944+ C21297 | 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h05 | 4:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04365 | 1:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 4:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33915+ G66506 | 2:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h14 | 4:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16949 · C18015+ G00905 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 5:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16949+ C21296 | 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h05 | 5:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04368 | 2:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h41 | 5:32 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16954 · C17791+ G00946 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 6:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16954+ C21295 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h02 | 6:14 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04372 | 3:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h43 | 6:34 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34081+ G66510 | 4:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h22 | 6:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16959 · C18025+ G66797 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 7:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16959+ C21161 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h01 | 7:13 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W84712+ G66824 · G00689 | 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h07 | 7:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C21806 | 4:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 7:40 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16964 · C17876+ G00921 | 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16964+ C21294 | 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h07 | 8:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C21581 | 5:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h39 | 8:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33913+ G66513 | 6:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h10 | 8:18 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C16969 · C17863+ G66837 | 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h51 | 9:03 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C16969+ C21292 | 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h11 | 9:23 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C04380 | 6:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h38 | 9:29 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C04382 | 7:51 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h43 | 10:34 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17016+ C21224 | 8:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h12 | 11:20 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W84737+ C04392 | 8:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h11 | 11:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to Nottingham
Trains from Liverpool to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 4:24 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Nottingham
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- 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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