The average train between Hertfordshire and Nottingham takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Hertfordshire station and arriving at Nottingham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Hertfordshire to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Hertfordshire to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Hertfordshire to Nottingham train tickets online with Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hertfordshire and Nottingham is 138.7 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to Nottingham via Stevenage and Grantham in around 2h 32m.