The average train between Swindon and Nottingham takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 every 2 hours between Swindon and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Nottingham station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Swindon to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Swindon to Nottingham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Swindon and Nottingham is 161 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Nottingham via Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 3m.