The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nottingham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Nottingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nottingham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nottingham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nottingham train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Nottingham is 211 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Nottingham via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m.