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National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
zł183
Average ticket price on Sep 20
zł315
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 41 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 20
8
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to York will cost around zł315 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł183.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to York without transferring at least once.
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P28844Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł100, while a train costs an average of zł267.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł267 Average price | zł100 Average price Cheapest | zł115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 York:
A bus is zł167 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to York costing on average zł267.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 41m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around zł267 compared to roughly zł115 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.
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to York trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C21368 · C88241+ C01994 | On time 8:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h15 | 11:05 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C21368+ C01994 | On time 8:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h15 | 11:05 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G89805+ N60918 | On time 9:15 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h22 | 11:37 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
C04398+ C31955+ G80212 | 8:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h33 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C04398+ G66991 | 8:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h02 | 11:32 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C21579+ W04523+ G80212 | 9:19 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h44 | 11:03 AM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C21588+ C31956+ G80217 | 9:42 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h21 | 12:03 PM York station (YRK) | 2 transfers | |
C02038+ C59842 | 9:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h41 | 11:26 AM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
G89742+ G01063 | 10:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h15 | 12:32 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
C02050+ C21843 | 10:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h59 | 12:26 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
P28844+ C04441 | 10:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 1:01 PM York station (YRK) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nottingham to York run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł99 but you can travel from only zł65 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price zł99 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of York — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect York trip today.
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.
Immersive walk-through museum recreating Victorian streets, shops, and homes. Brilliant for understanding everyday life in historic York.
York's main city museum with archaeology, Roman finds, and local history. Set in beautiful gardens beside abbey ruins.
Narrow medieval street with overhanging timber-framed buildings and many independent shops. York's most famous and atmospheric lane.
Peaceful riverside gardens with abbey ruins, museum access, and lawns. Ideal for a scenic break amid York's historic core.
Grand civic street lined with historic buildings, gardens, and cultural sites. A key route for exploring the heart of York.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding served with roast beef and gravy, iconic across Yorkshire and a staple of the traditional Sunday roast.
York ham is a prized cured ham from the city, traditionally mild, tender, and often served thick-cut in sandwiches, salads, or classic British meals.
Parkin is a sticky ginger cake made with oats and treacle, strongly linked to Yorkshire and especially eaten around Bonfire Night.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Tommy Banks, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service in an elegant city-centre setting.
Beloved tearoom serving York rarebit, afternoon tea, and the famous fat rascal in an old-fashioned, bustling setting.
Long-established seafood restaurant known for very fresh fish, shellfish, and a smart but relaxed dining room in central York.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller towns, but transit is limited and many sights are walkable.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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York Railway Station -> York Minster, York
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nottingham to York trains use the Nottingham to York station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and York train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: 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: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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