The average train between York and Nottingham takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Nottingham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
York to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your York to Nottingham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between York and Nottingham is 111.7 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from York to Nottingham via Grantham in around 1h 49m.