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Trains to Nottingham
Robin Hood's legendary home city awaits with its rich history, vibrant nightlife and thriving cultural scene
From the castle perched high on its sandstone rock to the bustling Lace Market quarter, Nottingham's got stories around every corner, and that's before you've even spotted Robin Hood's statue! With brilliant shopping at intu Victoria Centre, world-class museums, vibrant nightlife and the oldest pub in England, there's plenty to keep you busy in the East Midlands' most exciting city.
Plus, when you join LNER Perks you'll get £5 free and 2% creditback every time you travel with us.
Population
323,632
Fun fact!
Nottingham is home to the oldest pub in England - Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, built into the castle rock in 1189
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How to save on LNER train tickets
Cheap tickets
We know you can't always plan ahead but, if you can, booking your travel in advance can save you a lot of money. In fact, booking at least 4 weeks ahead of your travel date can save you an average of up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices!
Book cheap train ticketsJoin LNER Perks
Did you know that if you join our loyalty scheme, you can save money on every trip you take with LNER? Yep, that's right. LNER Perks members get £5 credit free on their account to spend on travel as a thank you for signing up. AND all members earn 2% credit back on every single journey. Not bad, eh?
Join LNER Perks nowSave 1/3 with a Railcard
Looking for travel deals? Enjoy cheap train fares and save up to 1/3 on train ticket prices with a range of Railcards.
From Two Together Railcards, Senior Railcards, and many more, there are Railcard discounts to be had for all!
Railcards
Cheap tickets
We know you can't always plan ahead but, if you can, booking your travel in advance can save you a lot of money. In fact, booking at least 4 weeks ahead of your travel date can save you an average of up to 47%* on on-the-day train ticket prices!
Book cheap train ticketsJoin LNER Perks
Did you know that if you join our loyalty scheme, you can save money on every trip you take with LNER? Yep, that's right. LNER Perks members get £5 credit free on their account to spend on travel as a thank you for signing up. AND all members earn 2% credit back on every single journey. Not bad, eh?
Join LNER Perks nowSave 1/3 with a Railcard
Looking for travel deals? Enjoy cheap train fares and save up to 1/3 on train ticket prices with a range of Railcards.
From Two Together Railcards, Senior Railcards, and many more, there are Railcard discounts to be had for all!
Railcards
*Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.
Related FAQs
Which rail lines go through Nottingham?
Which rail lines go through Nottingham?
Currently, the train lines that go through Nottingham station are CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, and Northern Trains.
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?
We don't offer a student discount, however you can purchase a 16-25 Railcard and save 1/3 on train tickets.
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?
Cancelled train
In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.
If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:
- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’
- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’
- Enter your details and submit your request
Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?
If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.
Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?
On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.
