The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for Kingston upon Thames on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 181 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.
1:50 PM2h50Nottingham4:40 PMKingston upon Thames$1341One-way0 transfers
1:17 PM3h23Nottingham4:40 PMKingston upon Thames$1351One-way0 transfers
1:50 PM2h50Nottingham4:40 PMKingston upon Thames$1341One-way0 transfers
1:17 PM3h23Nottingham4:40 PMKingston upon Thames$1351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames 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 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames:
A bus is $113 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames costing on average $124 (€102).
Other travel options to Kingston upon Thames take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 35m by train vs 2h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $124 (€102) compared to roughly $48 (€39) 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 Kingston upon Thames train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:17 PM Nottingham | 3h23 | 4:40 PM Kingston upon Thames | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Nottingham | 2h50 | 4:40 PM Kingston upon Thames | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames
Trains from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $104 (€85) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $104 (€85) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham and Kingston upon Thames from $10 (€8). 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 Kingston upon Thames
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames
Most Nottingham to Kingston upon Thames trains use the Nottingham to Kingston station pair, with some services arriving at Norbiton. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Kingston upon Thames train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Kingston upon Thames leave from?
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.
Which Kingston upon Thames station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Kingston from Kingston upon Thames city centre
Kingston train station facilities and services
Kingston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kingston.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kingston. ATMs are available at Kingston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kingston.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kingston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kingston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kingston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station 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: No.
Getting to Norbiton from Kingston upon Thames city centre
Norbiton train station facilities and services
Norbiton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Norbiton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Norbiton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Norbiton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Norbiton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Norbiton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Norbiton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Step-free access to all platforms - may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. - There is step free access via ramps to both platforms. Interchange via a stepped subway, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Tolworth from Kingston upon Thames city centre
Tolworth is 4 km from Kingston upon Thames city centre. Public transport options include:
Tolworth train station facilities and services
Tolworth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tolworth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tolworth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tolworth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tolworth: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Tolworth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tolworth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category C station - This station does not have step-free access. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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