The average train between Nottingham and Cambridge takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Cambridge. 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 Nottingham and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Cambridge station via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Nottingham to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Cambridge train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Nottingham to Cambridge train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Cambridge is 119.8 km. The road distance is 156 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Ely hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 42m.