The average train between Plymouth and Nottingham takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 2 hours between Plymouth and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Nottingham station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Plymouth to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Plymouth to Nottingham train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Plymouth and Nottingham is 353.5 km. The road distance is 436 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £140–200 and the journey takes 4h 8m.