The average train between Carlisle and Nottingham takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Carlisle to Nottingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Nottingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Carlisle to Nottingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Carlisle and Nottingham is 245.6 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Nottingham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 24m.