How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Nottingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Nottingham start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Nottingham?

The average train journey time from Leeds to Nottingham is 1h 46m, covering a distance of 61 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Nottingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Nottingham?

The earliest train from Leeds to Nottingham departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 20:11.

Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Nottingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Nottingham?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Nottingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Nottingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to Nottingham from £12

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:08	Leeds	1h 51m	16:59	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	15:11	Leeds	1h 41m	16:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	16:09	Leeds	1h 50m	17:59	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:11	Leeds	1h 41m	16:52	Beeston	No tags
Train	16:11	Leeds	1h 44m	17:55	Beeston	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:09	Leeds	1h 56m	09:05	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	17:09	Leeds	1h 49m	18:58	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	08:04	Leeds	1h 55m	09:59	Nottingham	No tags
Train	09:09	Leeds	1h 50m	10:59	Nottingham	No tags
Train	15:09	Leeds	1h 50m	16:59	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:10	Leeds	1h 51m	11:01	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	10:09	Leeds	1h 50m	11:59	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	15:09	Leeds	1h 50m	16:59	Nottingham	No tags
Train	16:09	Leeds	1h 50m	17:59	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:04	Leeds	1h 54m	09:58	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 37m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 58m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:04	Leeds	1h 54m	09:58	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 37m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 58m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:04	Leeds	1h 54m	09:58	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 37m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 58m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 58m	09:05	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 37m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	08:04	Leeds	1h 54m	09:58	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Nottingham on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:04	Leeds	1h 54m	09:58	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:15	Leeds	1h 37m	09:52	Beeston	Fastest
Train	07:07	Leeds	1h 58m	09:05	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:10	Leeds	1h 54m	09:04	Nottingham	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £39	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £108	Average duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £12	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Nottingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Nottingham start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £37. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Nottingham?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Nottingham is 1h 46m, covering a distance of 61 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 37m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Leeds to Nottingham departs at 07:07. And the latest train departs at 20:11.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Nottingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Nottingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£36

11/12

£36

Today

£17

13/12

£18

14/12

£20

15/12

£16

16/12

£16

17/12

£16

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Nottingham was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Nottingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £16 to £103 for a train ticket from Leeds to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.