The cheapest and fastest trains from London Luton Airport to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
1 h 42 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Luton Airport to Nottingham will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
It's difficult to get from London Luton Airport to Nottingham without transferring at least 2 times.
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Y07596 · Y07128
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Y07594 · Y07125
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Y07608 · Y07138
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Y07596 · Y07128
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Y07608 · Y07138
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Y07601 · Y07133
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Y07594 · Y07125Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London Luton Airport to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London Luton Airport to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€53 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Luton Airport to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for London Luton Airport to Nottingham trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:01 AM London Luton Airport | 1h50 | 9:51 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:26 AM London Luton Airport | 1h42 | 10:08 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 AM London Luton Airport | 1h54 | 10:50 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Luton Airport to Nottingham
Trains from London Luton Airport to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 11:43. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 11:43 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from London Luton Airport to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Luton Airport and Nottingham from $23 (€19). 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 London Luton Airport to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport to Nottingham
- 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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