How to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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$162

Average price

$47

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5h 46m

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5h 16m

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7h 17m

Average total duration

6h 47m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Avanti West Coast

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from Nottingham to Edinburgh

How to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 AM8h40
    Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 AM8h40
    Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayY12352+London North Eastern RailwayY11767+CrossCountryC75377 · C74921
    8:37 AM4h33
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $2921One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • East Midlands RailwayY12337+Avanti West CoastW01952
    8:53 AM5h26
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • East Midlands RailwayY12337 · C52102+Transpennine ExpressL36558+London North Eastern RailwayC41053
    8:53 AM4h39
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $2661One-way
    3 transfers
  • East Midlands RailwayC51036+London North Eastern RailwayC41053
    8:50 AM4h42
    Nottingham station (NOT)
    1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    $2921One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX183
    9:55 AM7h20
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    5:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX180
    12:45 AM7h20
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    8:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240 · NX172 · NX598
    8:45 PM10h55
    Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    7:40 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
    $761One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Edinburgh including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Edinburgh:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh costing on average $55 (€44).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 20m.

The distance from Nottingham to Edinburgh is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Edinburgh:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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