The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Nottingham
Cheapest price
7S$
Average price
12S$
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
35 km
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Nottingham will cost around 12S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 7S$.
Of the 17 trains that leave Leicester for Nottingham every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
The slowest trains will take 28 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.
W709225:51 PM0h27Leicester station (LEI)6:18 PMNottingham station (NOT)7 S$1One-way0 changes
C217765:19 PM0h31Leicester station (LEI)5:50 PMNottingham station (NOT)7 S$1One-way0 changes
C217856:49 PM0h28Leicester station (LEI)7:17 PMNottingham station (NOT)7 S$1One-way0 changes
W708569:50 AM0h21Leicester station (LEI)10:11 AMNottingham station (NOT)10 S$1One-way0 changes
W708549:20 AM0h31Leicester station (LEI)9:51 AMNottingham station (NOT)10 S$1One-way0 changes
W708528:48 AM0h21Leicester station (LEI)9:09 AMNottingham station (NOT)12 S$1One-way0 changes
W708569:50 AM0h21Leicester station (LEI)10:11 AMNottingham station (NOT)10 S$1One-way0 changes
W7086110:47 AM0h22Leicester station (LEI)11:09 AMNottingham station (NOT)10 S$1One-way0 changes
W709225:51 PM0h27Leicester station (LEI)6:18 PMNottingham station (NOT)7 S$1One-way0 changes
C217856:49 PM0h28Leicester station (LEI)7:17 PMNottingham station (NOT)7 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 4S$. 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 coach costs an average of 4S$, and a train costs an average of 3S$.
Distance: 35 km
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1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Nottingham trains for today, Sunday, 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21139 | On time 10:45 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h30 | 11:15 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70927 | On time 11:44 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h30 | 12:14 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21560 | On time 12:45 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h30 | 1:15 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70921 | On time 1:07 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h28 | 1:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70924 | On time 1:56 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h33 | 2:29 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70930 | On time 3:02 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h32 | 3:34 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21646 | On time 3:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h30 | 4:19 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70865 | On time 4:47 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h30 | 5:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21768 · C21277 | On time 5:09 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h58 | 6:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
C21658 | On time 5:48 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h33 | 6:21 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70973 · C21366 | On time 6:01 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h46 | 6:47 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
W70879 | On time 6:49 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h30 | 7:19 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70980 · C21360 | On time 7:00 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h47 | 7:47 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
W70980+ G00920 | On time 7:00 PM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h57 | 7:57 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| Monday, 22 June | |||||
W70850 | 8:25 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h31 | 8:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C21191 | 8:40 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h46 | 9:26 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70852 | 8:48 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h21 | 9:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
W70854 | 9:20 AM Leicester station (LEI) | 0h31 | 9:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Nottingham
Trains from Leicester to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 3S$ 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.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price 3S$ |
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 - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Leicester to Nottingham train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and Nottingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park
- 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: Coaches leave from the Station front
- 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.


