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National Justice Museum
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
7 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Beeston to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Beeston to Nottingham will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 3 trains that leave Beeston for Nottingham on Fri, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 5 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 8 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Beeston to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 3 miles (5 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
The journey is about 10m faster (7m by train vs 17m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $25 (€21)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Beeston to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:45 AM Beeston | 0h08 | 7:53 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Beeston | 0h07 | 10:26 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:38 AM Beeston | 0h08 | 10:46 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Beeston to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (5 km) distance in 6m.
Distance 3 miles (5 km) |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 6m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Nottingham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nottingham trip today.
Interactive justice museum in a former courthouse and jail, bringing crime, punishment, and courtroom history to life in atmospheric historic buildings.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for changing exhibitions, talks, and a strong role in Nottingham's modern visual culture.
University museum with world-class archaeology, natural history, and art collections. A scholarly but accessible stop with strong family appeal.
Grand central square framed by civic buildings, fountains, and events. It is the natural starting point for exploring Nottingham's shopping streets and history.
Historic quarter of red-brick warehouses, showrooms, and hidden courtyards. A must for architecture, independent venues, and understanding the lace trade.
Large historic deer park around Wollaton Hall with lakes, woodland walks, and broad lawns. Ideal for nature, photography, and skyline views.
A soft white cob filled with chips, often with salt, vinegar, and sauce. It is a classic Midlands takeaway snack strongly associated with local eating habits.
A large pork pie linked to nearby Melton Mowbray in the East Midlands, prized for its hand-raised crust and seasoned uncured pork filling.
Blue Stilton from nearby Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands is a famous crumbly blue cheese with a rich, salty taste and protected heritage status.
Refined modern tasting menus in elegant surroundings. One of Nottingham’s best-known fine dining destinations for seasonal British cooking.
Popular specialist venue for authentic Indian street food and dosas. Casual, lively, and widely praised by locals and visitors.
Well-regarded modern British restaurant in the Lace Market, known for polished cooking, cocktails, and a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Moderate for a UK city: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, coffee, and casual meals are fairly priced for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is typical if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Nottingham Station -> Old Market Square, Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Beeston 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.

Most Beeston to Nottingham trains use the Beeston to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Beeston and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Beeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Beeston.
Ticket office support is available at Beeston.
Available at Beeston: Parking, WC.
Available at Beeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beeston: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category - B Ramp provided by on-train staff. There is step-free access to the station, ticket office and platform 1 (northbound platform towards Nottingham). There is no step-free access to platform 2 (southbound platform towards London). This platform is accessed via a footbridge. For customers who are unable to use the footbridge, ie wheelchair customers, please contact EMR on 08457 125 678 and select option 3 - Assisted Travel - so that taxi arrangements can be made. 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 taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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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