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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€141
Average price
€174
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
241 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Canterbury will cost around €174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €141.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Nottingham for Canterbury on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:50AM3h28
Nottingham12:18PMCanterbury
€1411One-way
0 transfers
07:11AM3h23
Nottingham10:34AMCanterbury
€1671One-way
0 transfers
04:49AM3h45
Nottingham08:34AMCanterbury
€2151One-way
0 transfers
07:11AM3h23
Nottingham10:34AMCanterbury
€1671One-way
0 transfers
08:50AM3h28
Nottingham12:18PMCanterbury
€1411One-way
0 transfers
04:49AM3h45
Nottingham08:34AMCanterbury
€2151One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 241 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€105 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to Canterbury train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 11:05 PM
Last updated at 11:05 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:49 AM Nottingham | 3h45 | 8:34 AM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:11 AM Nottingham | 3h23 | 10:34 AM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 AM Nottingham | 3h28 | 12:18 PM Canterbury | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Canterbury
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Trains from Nottingham to Canterbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €18
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 05:09 |
Last train 22:23 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €18
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Canterbury trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Canterbury from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 9m
Cheapest Price
€40
East Midlands Trains frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 43m
Cheapest Price
€103
east_midlands_trains frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Canterbury
FAQs: Travel by train from Nottingham to Canterbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Canterbury.
Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Canterbury can start from as little as €50 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Canterbury is €160; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Nottingham to Canterbury train time is 2 h 59 min covering the 240 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Nottingham to Canterbury leaves at 05: 14. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Nottingham to Canterbury leaves at 22: 23.
There are 7 trains a day from Nottingham to Canterbury which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Canterbury. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Canterbury.
Take the Nottingham to Canterbury train with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Canterbury from Nottingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 23.
A trip to Canterbury from Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 59 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Nottingham to Canterbury is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nottingham and Canterbury including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Canterbury
Nottingham
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Canterbury.
Nottingham
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury East. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury East for your journey to Canterbury from Nottingham.
Canterbury East
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
Canterbury West
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
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