The average train between Nottingham and Paderborn takes 19h 29m and the fastest train takes 18h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Nottingham to Paderborn. 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 3 times a day between Nottingham and Paderborn. The earliest departure is at 3:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Paderborn at 5:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 19h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Paderborn? 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 Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Paderborn station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
Nottingham to Paderborn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Paderborn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Paderborn Hbf station.
Book your Nottingham to Paderborn train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nottingham and Paderborn is 686.2 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Paderborn Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 10h 32m.