The average train between Preston and Nottingham takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Nottingham. 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 Preston and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Preston to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Preston to Nottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Nottingham is 136.9 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Nottingham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 17m.