4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Nottingham
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€52
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€74
Fastest journey on Sep 23
2 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
2 h 55 m
Trains on Sep 23
4
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Nottingham will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
It's difficult to get from Preston to Nottingham without transferring at least once.
C04344+
W848786:47 AM2h43Preston station (PRE)9:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)€521One-way1 transfer- C04347+W848937:48 AM2h42Preston station (PRE)10:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)€581One-way1 transfer
- C21303+
W342077:18 AM2h59Preston station (PRE)10:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)€921One-way1 transfer - C21304+W34004_W342516:00 AM3h17Preston station (PRE)9:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)€921One-way1 transfer
- C04347+W848937:48 AM2h42Preston station (PRE)10:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)€581One-way1 transfer
- C04344+W848786:47 AM2h43Preston station (PRE)9:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)€521One-way1 transfer
- C21303+W342077:18 AM2h59Preston station (PRE)10:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)€921One-way1 transfer
- C21304+W34004_W342516:00 AM3h17Preston station (PRE)9:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)€921One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Preston to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Nottingham:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average €55.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Live departures
Preston to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21304+W34004_W34251 | 6:00 AM Preston station (PRE) | 3h17 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| W84878+C04344 | 6:47 AM Preston station (PRE) | 2h43 | 9:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C21303+W34207 | 7:18 AM Preston station (PRE) | 2h59 | 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| W84893+C04347 | 7:48 AM Preston station (PRE) | 2h42 | 10:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Nottingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Preston to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €30 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry from Preston to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Preston and Nottingham from €30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Preston to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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 Preston to Nottingham
Most Preston to Nottingham trains use the Preston to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Nottingham leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Which Nottingham station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: 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.
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