The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
2 h 43 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
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 $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport without transferring at least once.
C51641+
C748009:50 AM2h50Nottingham station (NOT)12:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$431One-way1 transfer
Y12352+
C748988:37 AM3h03Nottingham station (NOT)11:40 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$431One-way1 transfer
Y12354+
P473169:37 AM2h43Nottingham station (NOT)12:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$441One-way1 transfer
Y12352+
P473048:37 AM2h43Nottingham station (NOT)11:20 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$621One-way1 transfer
C51536+
Y11693+
C748988:45 AM2h55Nottingham station (NOT)11:40 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$651One-way2 transfers
Y12354+
P473169:37 AM2h43Nottingham station (NOT)12:20 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$441One-way1 transfer
Y12352+
P473048:37 AM2h43Nottingham station (NOT)11:20 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$621One-way1 transfer
C51641+
C748009:50 AM2h50Nottingham station (NOT)12:40 PMStansted Airport (SSD)$431One-way1 transfer
C51536+
Y11693+
C748988:45 AM2h55Nottingham station (NOT)11:40 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$651One-way2 transfers
Y12352+
C748988:37 AM3h03Nottingham station (NOT)11:40 AMStansted Airport (SSD)$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Omio 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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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$58 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Tuesday, April 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Y12357+ P47321 | On time 10:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 1:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C51244+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P46885 | On time 10:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h05 | 1:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
Y12360+ P47332 | On time 11:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 2:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
Y12360+ C74805 | On time 11:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h03 | 2:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C52348+ Y11707+ C74805 | On time 11:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 2:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C51636+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P46909 | On time 11:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h05 | 2:55 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
Y12363+ P47338 | On time 12:37 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 3:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, April 22 | |||||
Y12352+ C74898 | On time 8:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h03 | 11:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
Y12352+ P47304 | 8:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 11:20 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C51536+ Y11693+ C74898 | On time 8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h55 | 11:40 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
C51566+ Tube from London St Pancras International to Tottenham Hale+ P46837 | On time 8:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h05 | 11:55 AM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 2 transfers | |
Y12354+ P47316 | On time 9:37 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h43 | 12:20 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
C51641+ C74800 | 9:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h50 | 12:40 PM Stansted Airport (SSD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 17:50. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 5:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport trainsEast Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and London Stansted Airport from $24 (€19). 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 London Stansted Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to London Stansted 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to London Stansted Airport
- 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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