The average train between Nottingham and Cottingham takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Cottingham. 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 Cottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Cottingham at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Cottingham. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Cottingham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Nottingham to Cottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Cottingham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Cottingham station.
Book your Nottingham to Cottingham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Cottingham is 104.1 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Cottingham via Sheffield in around 3h 16m.