The average train between Nottingham and Cambridge Station takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Cambridge Station. 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 Nottingham and Cambridge Station. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Cambridge Station at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Cambridge Station. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Cambridge Station station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Nottingham to Cambridge Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Cambridge Station train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Nottingham to Cambridge Station train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia and Great Northern.
The distance between Nottingham and Cambridge Station is 121.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 41m.