The average train between Rochester and Nottingham takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Rochester 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 Rochester and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Nottingham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Rochester to Nottingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Nottingham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Rochester to Nottingham train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Rochester and Nottingham is 207.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Nottingham via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 46m.