The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$74
Average price
$236
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham will cost around $236 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Nottingham without transferring at least once.
W02947+
Y12413
W02947+
W05522+
C74997
C75118+
G91063
C75088+
G91072
C75121+
G91067
C40890+
C75200 · C74763
C40884 · Y11963+
C51444
C40896 · Y11970+
Y12657
Y11826+
Y12481
Y11822+
Y12479Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 41m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €59.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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€121 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C40884 · Y11963+ C51444 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h25 | 12:25 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C75118+ G91063 | On time 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h50 | 12:58 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C73804+ Y12367 | On time 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h18 | 1:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
Y11822+ Y12479 | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h38 | 1:08 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W02947+ Y12413 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h25 | 2:17 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
W02947+ W05522+ C74997 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h07 | 1:59 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C40890+ C75200 · C74763 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h22 | 1:22 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C75121+ G91067 | On time 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h53 | 1:58 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
Y11826+ Y12481 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h33 | 2:03 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C40896 · Y11970+ Y12657 | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h26 | 2:26 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 transfers | |
C75088+ G91072 | On time 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h55 | 3:00 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
C73808+ Y12373 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h19 | 3:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Edinburgh to Nottingham trains with Omio?
LNER as well as CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express offer trains services from Edinburgh to Nottingham. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Edinburgh to Nottingham.
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for LNER, but also compare tickets for the likes of CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Edinburgh to Nottingham.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Edinburgh to Nottingham.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While LNER tickets can be bought on LNER's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express to help you choose the right option for your journey from Edinburgh to Nottingham.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Edinburgh to Nottingham.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Nottingham
Trains from Edinburgh to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country from Edinburgh to Nottingham trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country trains will get you between Edinburgh and Nottingham from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Nottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Nottingham
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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