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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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$164 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Nottingham
How to get from Edinburgh to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Nottingham:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nottingham costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Nottingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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