The average train between Nottingham and Kent takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Kent at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Kent? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Kent. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Kent station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Nottingham to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Nottingham to Kent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Nottingham and Kent is 228.3 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International in around 3h 18m.