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Nottingham Contemporary
Major contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in a striking modern building.
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stratford to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Nottingham will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stratford for Nottingham on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stratford to Nottingham:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stratford to Nottingham costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 58m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $68 (€56) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:04 AM Stratford | 2h42 | 9:46 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:07 AM Stratford | 2h49 | 10:56 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stratford to Nottingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€44) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:22, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (175 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 108 miles (175 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€44) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 3:22 AM |
Last train 11:11 PM |
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Major contemporary art gallery in the Lace Market with changing international exhibitions, talks, and events in a striking modern building.
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Moderate by UK standards. Budget eats are easy to find, while hotels and city-centre dining cost more.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. No tip is expected for pubs or counter service.
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