The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Nottingham will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 6 trains that leave Cheltenham for Nottingham on Wed, Dec 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 10 the direct trains cover the 133 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
On Wed, Dec 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
C23484
C23366
C23384 · C23148
C23658+
G03506
C23655+
G03502
C23484
C23366
C23655+
G03502
C23652+
G03498
C23658+
G03506Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23652+ G03498 | On time 8:12 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h08 | 10:20 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C23484 | On time 8:58 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h02 | 11:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23655+ G03502 | On time 9:12 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h07 | 11:19 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C23366 | On time 9:59 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h02 | 12:01 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23658+ G03506 | On time 10:12 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h10 | 12:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C23384 · C23148 | On time 10:40 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 2h22 | 1:02 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Nottingham
Trains from Cheltenham to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 82 miles (133 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 82 miles (133 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Nottingham trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Nottingham from $12 (€10). 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 Cheltenham to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Nottingham
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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.
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