Nottingham to London Trains From £23.20*

On average, it takes just under 2 hours to get from Nottingham to London St Pancras International with East Midlands Railway.

Enjoy rolling green hills, quaint towns and villages, and the luscious beauty of the English countryside as your train soars towards London. Proving undoubtedly that trains are the most romantic way to travel.

East Midlands Railway helpfully operates train services within the Midlands and beyond, connecting cities such as Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and Leicester with major UK cities like London. In fact, it also provides international rail services, a rarity in the UK, with its connecting route at London St Pancras International linking the Midlands with the rest of Europe.

Departing from Nottingham

Nottingham train station is located between Queen’s Road and Arkwright Street in the city centre, and is managed and operated by East Midlands Railway. It’s easily accessible by buses, taxis and trains and isn’t too far from the legendary Nottingham Castle. The exterior of the building is gorgeously decorated in a mostly Edwardian style dating back to 1904, although the station was originally built in 1848.

Main stops

There are nine stops from Nottingham to London St. Pancras International. These are: Beeston, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Market Harborough, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, and Luton Airport Parkway.

However, this might be subject to change depending on a variety of factors, such as the weather or scheduling. It’s best to check which stations you’ll be stopping at before you travel.

Arriving at London St Pancras International

Located in the borough of Camden on Euston Road, London St Pancras International is one of the best and most famous stations in the UK. This station is the main terminus for the UK’s only international rail link via Eurostar, which provides railway services to France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Outside of Eurostar, three train operators serve London St Pancras International: East Midlands Railway, which serves places like Corby, Derby, Sheffield, and Nottingham. Southeastern Highspeed serves Kent, including Ebbsfleet and Ashford, while Thameslink provides cross-London services to destinations such as Bedford, Cambridge, Peterborough, Brighton, Horsham, and Gatwick Airport.

East Midlands Railway train classes

• Standard Class: Standard Class is the most popular and budget-friendly choice, offering comfortable seating. Passengers also benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient plug sockets for all devices.
• First Class: Nottingham to London St Pancras International First Class passengers can enjoy more spacious and comfortable seating, as well as complimentary food and drinks served at their seat on weekdays.

East Midlands Railway train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Reservations are essential. There are only two cycle spaces on each train, so they recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Assist with boarding, alighting, luggage handling, and transferring between trains.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.