A legendary thief. Literary Heroes abound. Pioneers. Nottingham’s history is one of triumph, independence and rebellion, which can still be seen today in its art and writing. Just a small number of reasons to visit Nottingham by train.
The home of England’s favourite thief, Robin Hood, the city offers many options for tracking down one of history’s most successful vigilantes. Join in on the multi-award-winning Robin Hood Town tour, which investigates how a small bard’s tale grew into one of the greatest stories ever told.
Vigilantes aren’t everything Nottingham has to offer, with a rich history built into it as well. There are plenty of things to do in Nottingham regardless of your budget, starting with Nottingham Castle, perhaps England’s most important landmark. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is England’s oldest pub, established in 1189. The pub has served crusaders, locals and tourists alike for almost 1,000 years.
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Popular trains to Nottingham
Leeds to Nottingham
Average time: 2h 2m
Cheapest Advanced
£13.60
Sheffield to Nottingham
Average time: 0h 57m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.50
Chesterfield to Nottingham
Average time: 0h 42m
Cheapest Advanced
£7.60
Popular trains from Nottingham
Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
Average time: 2h 6m
Cheapest Advanced
£14.30
Nottingham to Derby
Average time: 0h 28m
Cheapest Advanced
£2.90
Nottingham to Leeds
Average time: 2h 4m
Cheapest Advanced
£13.60
Nottingham train stations
The southernmost city that Northern services, Nottingham, is a city of art and literature, having been named a UNESCO City of Literature in 2015. There are three stations within the city limits that Northern serves, with Nottingham acting as the terminus.
Nottingham Train Station
Built in 1848 in a central location, the station is only a short trip from many top attractions like the Nottingham Castle Grounds and Ye Olde Trip Jerusalem. The station is the terminus for the Leeds-Nottingham Line.
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Ilkeston Train Station
The penultimate station for the Leeds-Nottingham Line, Ilkeston, used to be the largest town in England with trains passing through but no active station. Since 2017, the unstaffed station has operated on two platforms and is wheelchair-accessible.
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Langley Mill Train Station
The station sees the hourly Leeds-Nottingham Line on its two platforms; it is unstaffed and only has step-free access to platform 1. There are also no ticket machines available, so we advise buying your ticket in advance.
Learn more about Langley Mill stationDid you know
The classic British condiment HP sauce originated in Nottingham. Created by a Nottingham grocer, Frederick Gibson Garton, in 1895.He named it "HP" after hearing a restaurant in the Houses of Parliament had started serving it.
Did you know
The classic British condiment HP sauce originated in Nottingham. Created by a Nottingham grocer, Frederick Gibson Garton, in 1895.He named it "HP" after hearing a restaurant in the Houses of Parliament had started serving it.
Day trips from Nottingham
Are you looking to escape the dense city and see more of what Britain has to offer? Then we've got you covered. Discover some of the best things to do and see near Nottingham.
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Buy an Advance train ticket to Nottingham
Heading to the home of Robin Hood? Booking in advance is the best way to bag our lowest fares. You can save up to 60% compared to buying an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket on the day.
Advance tickets are usually released 12 weeks before you travel. If you’re a last-minute planner, don't fret—you can still grab them up to 15 minutes before departure if they haven't all been snapped up.
Save even more with a Railcard
A Railcard is your golden ticket to saving one-third on your rail fares. If you travel more than a couple of times a year, it’s a no-brainer.
Trains to Nottingham FAQs
Save up to 60% on train tickets to Nottingham when you book in advance with Northern. Advance tickets allow you to book up to 12 weeks in advance of travel. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.
Don't worry if your plans change – you can swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service in just a few steps for as little as £1.50.
Nottingham is the main train station in the city, which serves as a hub for the city's rail travel.
Pets are welcome on Northern trains to Nottingham. Up to two pets per passenger can travel for free and dogs must be kept on the lead at all times or in a carrier. Find out more about taking your dog on a Northern train.
There are no specific luggage restrictions on Northern trains to Nottingham. However, we ask that passengers are mindful of how much luggage they bring and use the dedicated luggage space provided. Please do not block the train doors, walkways or use seats for luggage.
Peak times on Nottingham trains range from 06:30 to 09:30 and 16:30 to 19:00. For more information on peak and off-peak times head here.
The Motorpoint Arena can be reached by tram or by foot from Nottingham train station.
If you lose an item on a Northern train to Nottingham or at a Nottingham station, we will do our best to find the item for you. To report a lost item, call 0800 200 6060 or find out more on specific stations here.
Bicycles are allowed on Northern trains to Nottingham, however space is limited and is first come first serve. We ask those using bicycles not to block doorways and use the dedicated bike spaces. Find more about cycling with Northern here.
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