How to travel from Canterbury to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Nottingham is around 310km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Canterbury to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance310km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Canterbury and Nottingham is around 310km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Canterbury and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Nottingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Nottingham. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

South Eastern Trains Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Canterbury and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Nottingham. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Nottingham. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Nottingham. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Canterbury to Nottingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Nottingham

Transport options from Canterbury to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£76($90)
hourly315km (196 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£15($18)
every 3 hours316km (196 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£35($42)
on demand310km (193 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham