The average train between Cambridge and Nottingham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Nottingham station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Cambridge to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Cambridge to Nottingham train tickets online with Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cambridge and Nottingham is 119.8 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Nottingham via Leicester in around 2h 41m.