The average train between Dover and Nottingham takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Nottingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Dover to Nottingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Nottingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Dover to Nottingham train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Dover and Nottingham is 263.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Nottingham via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.