The average train between Nottingham and Dover takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Dover. 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 Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Dover. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Dover station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Nottingham to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Dover train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Nottingham to Dover train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Nottingham and Dover is 263.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 31m.