The average train between Bournemouth and Nottingham takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:18 AM. 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 Bournemouth to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Nottingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Bournemouth to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Bournemouth to Nottingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Bournemouth and Nottingham is 253.3 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Nottingham via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 45m.