The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Luton to NottinghamShowing times and prices for Jul 14
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
1h 28m
Average duration
1h 34m
Trains per day
10
Distance
60 km
Luton to Nottingham train with East Midlands Railway
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Luton to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 Luton to Nottingham:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Nottingham costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Luton to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Nottingham trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41869 · W70861 | On time 9:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h29 | 11:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41873 · C21645 | On time 10:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h40 | 11:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41875 · C21643 | On time 10:40 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h29 | 12:09 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41879 · C21652 | On time 11:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h40 | 12:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41884 · W70874 | On time 12:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h40 | 1:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41888 · W70877 | On time 12:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h29 | 2:09 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41892 · W70880 | On time 1:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h40 | 2:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41893 · C21651 | On time 1:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h28 | 3:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41898 · W70886 | On time 2:10 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h40 | 3:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41899 · W70889 | On time 2:40 PM Luton station (LUT) | 1h28 | 4:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41847 · W70845 | 6:10 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h43 | 7:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41851 · W70847 | 6:46 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h35 | 8:21 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41854 · W70850 | 7:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h44 | 8:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41858 · W70852 | 7:43 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h26 | 9:09 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41862 · W70854 | 8:14 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h37 | 9:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41863 · W70856 | 8:41 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h30 | 10:11 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
| C41866 · W70858 | 9:15 AM Luton station (LUT) | 1h37 | 10:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Nottingham
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Trains from Luton to Nottingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:22, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 3:22 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Nottingham trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Nottingham from $14 (€12). 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 Luton to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton to Nottingham
Most Luton to Nottingham trains use the Luton to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Luton station do trains to Nottingham leave from?
Getting to Luton from Luton city centre
Luton train station facilities and services
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Luton Airport Parkway from Luton city centre
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway train station facilities and services
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Nottingham station do trains from Luton arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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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