The average train between Nottingham and Canterbury takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Nottingham to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Nottingham to Canterbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Nottingham and Canterbury is 240.5 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 16m.