The average train between Canterbury and Nottingham takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Nottingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Canterbury to Nottingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Nottingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Canterbury to Nottingham train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Canterbury and Nottingham is 240.5 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Nottingham via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 3m.