Travelling by train from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet

Ready to travel from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Nottingham and Stansted Mountfitchet

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$86.90, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Nottingham and Stansted Mountfitchet

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 6 trains make this journey of 148 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Nottingham is at 02:19 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:10.

During the weekend, 07:12 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:20 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Average train travel time from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 50 minutes, travelling a total distance of 148 kilometres.

When do tickets between Nottingham and Stansted Mountfitchet go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Nottingham and Stansted Mountfitchet 3 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making your Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Stansted Mountfitchet.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Nottingham and Stansted Mountfitchet by train?

The train journey from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet covers 148 kilometres in total.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet?

The cheapest tickets for this route start at CA$86.90. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet?

You can book your tickets 3 months in advance for this route.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Stansted Mountfitchet?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.