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House on the Hill Toy Museum
Large toy museum in nearby Stansted Mountfitchet with extensive collections of dolls, teddy bears, model railways, and vintage games. A popular family-friendly stop close to the airport.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
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P66832Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to London Stansted Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€44) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.18 (€-9.11). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C21521+ G00800 | On time 5:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h13 | 8:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C21813+ P01148 | On time 5:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h24 | 9:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C21522+ G00802 | On time 6:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59834+ C01904+ G00802 | On time 6:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h07 | 9:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04341+ P01157 | On time 7:36 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 10:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C21845+ G07956+ G00804 | On time 7:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h02 | 10:43 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04343+ P66820 | On time 8:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 11:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59841+ G00799+ G07965 | On time 8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 11:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04345+ P76851 | On time 9:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 12:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C04349+ P66837 | On time 10:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 1:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59845+ G00809+ G07975 | 10:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 1:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04351+ P01162 | On time 11:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 2:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59846+ G00811+ G07983 | On time 11:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 2:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04355+ P66853 | On time 12:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 3:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C21842+ G00815+ G07987 | On time 12:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 3:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04358+ P66863 | On time 1:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 4:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59854+ G00817+ G07993 | On time 1:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 4:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04361+ P76865 | On time 2:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 5:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59856+ G08001+ G00820 | On time 2:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 5:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
W70724+ G00823 | 3:27 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h16 | 6:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59860+ C01995+ G00823 | On time 3:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h58 | 6:43 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C21580+ P76872 | On time 4:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 7:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59862+ G08013+ G00827 | On time 4:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 7:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04370+ P66886 | On time 5:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 8:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C04370+ G00831 | On time 5:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h02 | 8:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59866+ G08018+ G00831 | On time 5:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 8:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C04373+ P01182 | On time 6:38 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h42 | 9:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59868+ G08025+ G00834 | On time 6:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 9:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C21531+ G00836 | 7:24 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h16 | 10:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C59873+ G08031+ G00836 | 7:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C21582+ P76440 · P66327+ G77109 | On time 8:36 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h03 | 11:39 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 18:12. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 6:12 PM |
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Airport prices are higher than in town. Snacks and coffee are costly, while sit-down meals are notably expensive for most travelers.
Service is usually included or optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. No tip needed for counter service. Round up taxi fares if helpful.
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