The average train between Luton and Nottingham takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton 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 30 minutes between Luton and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Nottingham station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Luton to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Nottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Luton to Nottingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Luton and Nottingham is 129.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Nottingham via Kettering in around 1h 53m.