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

The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Nottingham start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Nottingham?

The average train journey time from Sheffield to Nottingham is 53m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 32m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Nottingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 37 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway , Northern , CrossCountry .

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

The earliest train from Sheffield to Nottingham departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:42.

Which is the best train operator from Sheffield to Nottingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

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

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Nottingham from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Nottingham on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Sheffield	51m	16:31	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Sheffield	32m	08:15	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	08:11	Sheffield	33m	08:44	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	19:40	Sheffield	33m	20:13	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	16:24	Sheffield	53m	17:17	Beeston	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Nottingham on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Sheffield	50m	17:30	Nottingham	Cheapest
Train	07:43	Sheffield	32m	08:15	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:03	Sheffield	33m	07:36	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	19:40	Sheffield	33m	20:13	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	07:18	Sheffield	1h 10m	08:28	Beeston	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Nottingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Sheffield	33m	07:36	Langley Mill	Cheapest
Train	07:40	Sheffield	32m	08:12	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	08:11	Sheffield	33m	08:44	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	07:40	Sheffield	53m	08:33	Nottingham	No tags
Train	16:24	Sheffield	53m	17:17	Beeston	No tags

Next departures from Sheffield to Nottingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:06	Sheffield	33m	09:39	Langley Mill	Cheapest
Train	07:40	Sheffield	32m	08:12	Langley Mill	Fastest
Train	07:03	Sheffield	34m	07:37	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	18:46	Sheffield	33m	19:19	Langley Mill	No tags
Train	07:18	Sheffield	1h 9m	08:27	Beeston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 18:00 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield 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 and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

33 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £22	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £30	Average duration53m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £5	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Sheffield and Nottingham?

Sheffield

A
Meadowhall Interchange
Meadowhall Road (Interchange), Sheffield S9
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Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Nottingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Nottingham start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £16. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Nottingham?
The average train journey time from Sheffield to Nottingham is 53m, covering a distance of 26 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 32m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Nottingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 37 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, Northern, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Nottingham?
The earliest train from Sheffield to Nottingham departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:42.
Which is the best train operator from Sheffield to Nottingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Nottingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Sheffield to Nottingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Sheffield 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

08/12

£5

09/12

£6

Today

£6

11/12

£7

12/12

£6

13/12

£5

14/12

No data

15/12

£5

The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Nottingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 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 Sheffield to Nottingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £29 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-12-13.

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.