How to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham

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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 $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $49.

Distance: 223 miles (359 km)

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Driving

$159

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$133

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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5h 31m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nottingham costing on average $159 (€131).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Nottingham among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Nottingham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM8h10
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    5:15 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM8h10
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    5:15 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayG80090 · C01912+East Midlands RailwayC59753
    5:00 PM4h20
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:20 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $2761One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33350+East Midlands RailwayC04386+Transpennine ExpressW84874
    6:51 PM5h34
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    12:25 AMNottingham station (NOT)
    $591One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02068+East Midlands RailwayC21617
    4:30 PM4h46
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    9:16 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $951One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33197+East Midlands RailwayC04381+Transpennine ExpressW84926
    4:51 PM5h40
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:31 PMNottingham station (NOT)
    $1001One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX180
    9:10 PM7h15
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:25 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX183
    11:45 AM7h25
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    7:10 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM6h20
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    5:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham 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 Edinburgh to Nottingham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Nottingham costing on average $159 (€131).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 15m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Nottingham is approximately 223 miles (359 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Nottingham is:
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Nottingham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Nottingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Nottingham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Nottingham:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leicester, Skegness. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nottingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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