The average train between Stafford and Nottingham takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Nottingham station via Tamworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Stafford to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Stafford to Nottingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Stafford and Nottingham is 66.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Nottingham via Tamworth High Level in around 1h 42m.