The average train between Derby and Nottingham takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Derby 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 20 minutes between Derby and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby station and arriving at Nottingham station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Derby to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Derby to Nottingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Derby and Nottingham is 22.1 km. The road distance is 25 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Derby to Nottingham hourly. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 28 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly.