The average train between Nottingham and Bologna takes 21h 59m and the fastest train takes 20h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham to Bologna. 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 twice daily between Nottingham and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Bologna at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 21h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Bologna station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
Nottingham to Bologna train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Bologna train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Nottingham to Bologna train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Bologna is 1,309.5 km. The road distance is 1,769 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Bologna centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 32m.