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NOTTINGHAM BROADMARSH BUS STATION IS CLOSED! BUSES DEPART FROM ALTERNATIVE STOPS! MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE AND A MAP OF ALTERNATIVE STOPS CAN BE FOUND BELOW.
If you are planning to fly into the UK, below are recommended routes to Nottingham City Centre and the University. For purchasing train tickets online, we recommend booking through either National Rail or trainline. Be aware that advance tickets (available 12 weeks before departure) can be significantly cheaper, but offer less flexibility. Buying separate tickets for each leg of a journey may also save you money (split ticket website).
Once arrived at Nottingham Railway Station, follow “Arriving by train” for directions on getting to University Park Campus.
London Airports
Some travel recommendations for getting to Nottingham Railway Station are listed below. Not listed are the National Express coach service or national taxi companies, which may provide an alternate method of transport.
Luton
Shuttle bus services run between the airport and Luton Airport Parkway train station; if you buy a train ticket from Luton Airport the bus fare will be included in your ticket price, otherwise tickets cost £2.10 (cash only). Trains travel direct to Nottingham.
Stansted
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Take the train to Tottenham Hale station the use the Underground (Victoria line, southbound) to St Pancras International/Kings Cross station. Surface in St Pancras. See below for directions from St Pancras.
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Take the train to Ely, change to a train to Nottingham.
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Take the Gatwick Express train direct (operator Thameslink) to St Pancras International.
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Take a train to London Victoria station (operator Southern Rail) then use the Underground (Victoria Line, northbound) to St Pancras International/Kings Cross station. Surface in St Pancras.
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Take the Gatwick Express train to London Victoria station then use the Underground (Victoria Line, northbound) to St Pancras International/Kings Cross station. Surface in St Pancras.
See below for directions from St Pancras.
Heathrow
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Take the Underground to St Pancras International/Kings Cross station (Piccadilly line). Surface in St Pancras.
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Take the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington station then then use the Underground (Circle or Hammersmith & City, eastbound) to St Pancras International/Kings Cross station. Surface in St Pancras.
See below for directions from St Pancras.
St Pancras International
At St Pancras International, direct trains to Nottingham depart from platforms 1 – 4 on the top floor, at the northern end of the station. St Pancras is quite large and it is recommended you leave at least 10 minutes to find the platform, although there are a number of shops and establishments providing refreshments should you choose to stay longer and examine the architecture.
From Birmingham Airport (Birmingham International) take a train to Birmingham New Street station and change onto a direct to Nottingham service. You may find cheaper advance tickets by changing trains at different stations.
Manchester Airport
The easiest route is to catch a train from the airport to Manchester Piccadilly station and change onto a direct to Nottingham service. You may find cheaper advance tickets by changing trains at different stations.
Nottingham East Midlands Airport (not via train)
Bus: EMA – University Park Campus – Nottingham City Centre (approx. 35min/55min)
The Skylink Nottingham bus service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and passes University Park Campus on its way into Nottingham City Centre. The bus takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the University and approximately 55 minutes to the city centre (this will be longer at peak travel times).
Tickets are purchased from the driver (cash only, they give change). Single-journey tickets cost £5. The fare is the same for passengers travelling to either the University or Nottingham City Centre.
There is a bus stop across the road from the airport terminal building. For passengers travelling to University Park, get off at University South Entrance, for the City Centre use either Friar Lane or Collin Street.
Coach: EMA – Nottingham City Centre (approx. 40 min)
The Skylink Express is a coach service that runs to Canal Street (outside Nottingham Crown Court) in Nottingham City Centre. This coach takes approximately 40 minutes to reach Nottingham City Centre (this will be longer at peak travel times).
Tickets are purchased from the driver (cash only, they give change). Single-journey tickets cost £5.
Taxi (approx. 30 min):
Arrow Cars are the official taxi service serving the airport. Bookings can be made in advance through their website, although prices will vary depending on vehicle type and hour of travel.
Journey time from Nottingham railway station is 20 minutes (bus/tram) or a ten minute taxi ride
(tickets bought for specific trains in advance are often the cheapest)