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Outbound fromNottingham to St Mary Cray by train
It takes an average of 4h 14m to travel from Nottingham to St Mary Cray by train, over a distance of around 120 miles (193 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to St Mary Cray and tickets for this journey start from £176.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:49 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | St Mary Cray | |
| Journey time | From 3h 11m | |
| Distance | 120 miles (193 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £176.90 | |
| Train operators | East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Nottingham to St Mary Cray in 3 hours 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Nottingham to St Mary Cray? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 14 minutes to travel the 120 miles (193 km) from Nottingham to St Mary Cray by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 6 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Southeastern to St Mary Cray. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Nottingham to St Mary Cray in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £176.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Mary Cray by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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