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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM8h10Edinburgh, Bus Station5:15 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM8h10Edinburgh, Bus Station5:15 PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G80090 · C01912+
C597535:00 PM4h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:20 PMNottingham station (NOT)$2761One-way2 transfers
Other options
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W848746:51 PM5h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:25 AMNottingham station (NOT)$591One-way2 transfers
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C216174:30 PM4h46Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:16 PMNottingham station (NOT)$951One-way1 transfer
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W849264:51 PM5h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:31 PMNottingham station (NOT)$1001One-way2 transfers
NX1809:10 PM7h15Edinburgh, Bus Station4:25 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
NX18311:45 AM7h25Edinburgh, Bus Station7:10 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 PM6h20Edinburgh, Bus Station5:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$921One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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