The average train between Durham and Nottingham takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Nottingham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Durham to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Durham to Nottingham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Durham and Nottingham is 204.6 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Nottingham via Grantham in around 2h 40m.