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Portsmouth to Nottingham by train
| First train | 3:52 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:05 pm | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Nottingham | |
| Journey time | From 4h 43m | |
| Distance | 147 miles (237 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Take the train from Portsmouth to Nottingham in 4 hours 43 minutes
If you want to travel from Portsmouth to Nottingham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Portsmouth to Nottingham by train to take around 6 hours 8 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 25 trains per day running on this route, which spans 237 km. You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Nottingham.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Portsmouth to Nottingham if you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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