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

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Nottingham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leicester to Nottingham?

The average train journey time from Leicester to Nottingham is 44m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Leicester to Nottingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Leicester to Nottingham departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train Leicester to Nottingham from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:51	Syston	40m	18:31	Nottingham	CheapestFastest
Train	17:19	Leicester	47m	18:06	Carlton	No tags
Train	17:19	Leicester	47m	18:06	Carlton	No tags
Train	17:43	Leicester	56m	18:39	Carlton	No tags
Train	18:11	Syston	44m	18:55	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:18	Leicester	33m	15:51	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	16:46	Leicester	23m	17:09	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	07:19	Leicester	32m	07:51	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:19	Leicester	32m	07:51	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:45	Leicester	29m	08:14	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:54	Leicester	21m	13:15	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	17:48	Leicester	19m	18:07	Beeston	Fastest
Train	10:25	Leicester	31m	10:56	Nottingham	No tags
Train	10:25	Leicester	31m	10:56	Nottingham	No tags
Train	10:54	Leicester	45m	11:39	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:48	Syston	44m	17:32	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Leicester	22m	09:11	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:41	Leicester	49m	08:30	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:42	Leicester	58m	19:40	Carlton	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Leicester	22m	09:11	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:41	Leicester	49m	08:30	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:51	Syston	40m	18:31	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Leicester	22m	09:11	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:41	Leicester	49m	08:30	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Leicester	22m	09:11	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:41	Leicester	49m	08:30	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:50	Leicester	32m	08:22	Nottingham	No tags

Next departures from Leicester to Nottingham on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	08:49	Leicester	22m	09:11	Nottingham	Fastest
Train	07:19	Leicester	31m	07:50	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:41	Leicester	49m	08:30	Nottingham	No tags
Train	07:50	Leicester	32m	08:22	Nottingham	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leicester 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

40mAverage duration

22 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £24	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £30	Average duration44m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Nottingham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leicester to Nottingham?
The average train journey time from Leicester to Nottingham is 44m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Leicester to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 53 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leicester to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Leicester to Nottingham departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

26/11

£13

27/11

£13

Today

£13

29/11

£5

30/11

£7

01/12

£6

02/12

£7

03/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Leicester to Nottingham was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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

You can expect to pay from £5 to £28 for a train ticket from Leicester to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-29.