The average train between Lancaster and Nottingham takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Lancaster to Nottingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Nottingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Lancaster to Nottingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lancaster and Nottingham is 163.3 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Nottingham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 29m.