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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham station (NOT) for London Luton Airport on Fri, May 08, 2 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 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.
9:11 AM1h58Nottingham station (NOT)11:09 AMLondon Luton Airport$591One-way0 transfers- 9:12 AM1h57Nottingham station (NOT)11:09 AMLondon Luton Airport$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:12 AM1h57Nottingham station (NOT)11:09 AMLondon Luton Airport$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:11 AM1h58Nottingham station (NOT)11:09 AMLondon Luton Airport$591One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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 station (NOT) to London Luton Airport:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 1h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $36 (€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.
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 station (NOT) to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:11 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h58 | 11:09 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:12 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h57 | 11:09 AM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h49 | 12:39 PM London Luton Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
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Trains from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:12, the last at 10:50. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 8:12 AM |
Last train 10:50 AM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham station (NOT) and London Luton Airport from $21 (€17). 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 station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Nottingham station (NOT) to London Luton Airport
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Information Desk
- 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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