The average train between Nottingham and Newmarket takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Newmarket station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Nottingham to Newmarket train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Newmarket train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Nottingham to Newmarket train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Newmarket is 131.3 km. The road distance is 179 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 41m.