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 $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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Bus

$164

Average price

$40

Average price

Cheapest

5h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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

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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
09:05AM9h00
Edinburgh, Bus Station
06:05PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
$541One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:05AM9h00
Edinburgh, Bus Station
06:05PMNottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
$541One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LNERC40890+CrossCountryC75200 · C74763
09:00AM4h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:22PMNottingham station (NOT)
$4541One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02947+West Midlands TrainsW05522+CrossCountryC74997
08:52AM5h07
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:59PMNottingham station (NOT)
$2651One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75118+Northern Rail (3)G91063
08:08AM4h50
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:58PMNottingham station (NOT)
$4541One-way
1 transfer
LNERY11822+East Midlands TrainsY12479
08:30AM4h38
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:08PMNottingham station (NOT)
$4541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX183
11:45AM7h35
Edinburgh, Bus Station
07:20PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$821One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:40PM6h30
Edinburgh, Bus Station
06:10AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:03PM8h07
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
06:10AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
$701One-way
1 transfer

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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 $19 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

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

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 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.
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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