The average train between West Sussex and Nottingham takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from West Sussex 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 West Sussex and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Sussex is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from West Sussex to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from West Sussex station and arriving at Nottingham station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
West Sussex to Nottingham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Billingshurst station.
West Sussex to Nottingham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your West Sussex to Nottingham train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between West Sussex and Nottingham is 223 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Billingshurst to Nottingham via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 38m.