Nottingham to London train with East Midlands Trains

Trains from Nottingham to London

Still famous for Robin Hood and its medieval Sheriff, Nottingham became an important center for lace-making and, later, for bicycle manufacturing. Travelers who can't face a long bike ride to the capital can take frequent direct trains from Nottingham to London St Pancras. Journeys to London take a little under two hours, with departures available from early morning to late evening.  Indirect connections increase the travel options from Nottingham.

Which train companies travel from Nottingham to London?

East Midlands Trains operates all direct trains from Nottingham to London St Pancras and some indirect connections, with a change at Loughborough or Long Eaton. Other indirect options involve East Midlands Trains departures from Nottingham,  changing to London North Eastern Railway services at Grantham or Peterborough for onward travel to London King's Cross.

How long is the train from Nottingham to London?

The fastest rail service on the 125-mile route south from Nottingham to London is an East Midlands Trains direct train taking one hour and 35 minutes to reach London St Pancras. Most direct trains take 12-20 minutes longer. Indirect connections to London St Pancras or King's Cross take around two hours.

How many trains are there from Nottingham to London?

The East Midlands Trains weekday timetable offers direct trains from Nottingham to London St Pancras from around 5:30 a.m, with departures roughly every 30 minutes throughout the day and evening. until a  final service around 9:30 p.m. There are indirect services from Nottingham to London roughly every hour in the mornings and every two hours in the afternoon and early evening. Sunday schedules begin around 7:30 a.m., with direct trains every hour.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nottingham to London?

Departure train station: Nottingham Station is on the south side of the city center with tram connections from the station and bus routes stopping on Carrington Street. Facilities include a coffee shop, cycle rental, vending machines, ATMs, free WiFi and taxi stands.

Arrival train station: London St Pancras and King's Cross stations are located on the north side of central London with Underground trains available on six lines and city bus routes stopping on Euston Road. Station facilities include restaurants, food supermarkets, coffee shops, book stores,  news vendors, a pub, free WiFi and taxi stands.