Transport & connectivity

Be better connected at the heart of the UK

Due to Nottingham’s location and its international connectivity, businesses located here can capitalise on the significant opportunities presented by both UK and global markets.

The ability to access most of the UK within four hours thanks to excellent motorway and rail connections ensures that your business can operate at a national level from Nottingham. 

The significant investment into the local transport infrastructure over the past few years, including expanding our award-winning tram network and investing in one of the UK’s best public transport networks, means that your staff can access their place of work with ease.

With 89% of England and Wales accessible in a four-hour truck drive time Nottingham is a strategically important location for companies looking to access a UK market.

East Midlands Airport offers daily flights to European business hubs as well as connections to worldwide destinations. East Midlands Airport is also the UK’s busiest pure cargo airport and hub for DHL and UPS.  

Nottingham provides excellent connectivity to both national and regional train stations. With over 70 trains a day direct to London St Pancras International, the capital is easy to reach with the fastest train taking 1hr 40mins. With Eurostar connections direct from St Pancras Nottingham is connected into the heart of Europe.