The average train between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nottingham takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 every 30 minutes between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station and arriving at Nottingham station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nottingham train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nottingham train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nottingham train tickets online with Heathrow Express, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Nottingham is 171.6 km. The road distance is 230 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 46m.