The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nottingham for Great Yarmouth on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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.
12:37 PM3h32Nottingham4:09 PMGreat Yarmouth$481One-way0 transfers
1:37 PM3h36Nottingham5:13 PMGreat Yarmouth$591One-way0 transfers
8:37 AM3h34Nottingham12:11 PMGreat Yarmouth$751One-way0 transfers
12:37 PM3h32Nottingham4:09 PMGreat Yarmouth$481One-way0 transfers
8:37 AM3h34Nottingham12:11 PMGreat Yarmouth$751One-way0 transfers
1:37 PM3h36Nottingham5:13 PMGreat Yarmouth$591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nottingham to Great Yarmouth:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€52) compared to roughly $52 (€42) 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.
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
Nottingham to Great Yarmouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Great Yarmouth trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:37 AM Nottingham | 3h32 | 3:09 PM Great Yarmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth
Trains from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 7:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Great Yarmouth from $26 (€21). 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 Nottingham to Great Yarmouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Great Yarmouth
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 17:10 Saturday 06:50 - 17:10 Sunday 08:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster. Accessible taxis are usually available on the taxi rank at the front of the 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: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the concourse and open when the station is manned
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on concourse, and by night entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station entrance
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