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Nottingham Contemporary
Major contemporary art gallery with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in the Lace Market.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Nottingham will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cambridge for Nottingham on Wed, Jun 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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 Cambridge to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m 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 Cambridge to Nottingham:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cambridge to Nottingham costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $47 (€38) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.75 (€-11.20). The journey takes 2h 3m versus 2h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Nottingham trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C21811+ P66812 | Delayed 8:48 AM 9:30 AMCambridge North (CMB) | 2h05 | 11:35 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00960+ C59727+ G08095 | On time 10:00 AM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C21591+ C93350 | Delayed 9:48 AM 10:21 AMCambridge North (CMB) | 2h14 | 12:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
P01160 · P01500+ C59729+ G08100 | On time 10:33 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h51 | 1:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3 transfers | |
C01966+ C59729+ W45482 | Delayed 10:55 AM 10:51 AMCambridge station (CBG) | 2h33 | 1:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
P66825+ C21810 | On time 11:30 AM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h05 | 1:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C02047+ C59733+ W45473 | Delayed 11:55 AM 11:51 AMCambridge station (CBG) | 2h35 | 2:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
P66831+ C21593 | On time 12:30 PM Cambridge North (CMB) | 2h05 | 2:35 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
G00969+ C59735+ G08112 | On time 1:00 PM Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h24 | 3:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
![]() | 8:25 AM Cambridge | 2h10 | 10:35 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Cambridge | 2h05 | 10:35 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cambridge to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:14. The fastest train covers the 74 miles (120 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 74 miles (120 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 10:14 PM |
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Major contemporary art gallery with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in the Lace Market.
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Historic district of red-brick warehouses and creative spaces, ideal for walking and photography.
Central gathering place and one of the city's main orientation points for visitors.
Expansive deer park surrounding Wollaton Hall, popular for walks, views, and social media photos.
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Moderate by UK standards. Chain cafés and pubs are affordable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is good and no service charge is added. Pubs usually do not expect tips. Round up taxi fares.
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