The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
209 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Nottingham will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 3 trains that leave Horley for Nottingham on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 209 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 52 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Horley to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€65 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Horley to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:44 AM Horley | 3h52 | 7:36 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 AM Horley | 3h16 | 8:11 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:21 PM Horley | 2h53 | 8:14 PM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Nottingham
Trains from Horley to Nottingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:27, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (209 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 129 miles (209 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 03:27 |
Last train 22:36 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from Horley to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between Horley and Nottingham from $19 (€15). 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 Horley to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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 Horley to Nottingham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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