How to travel from Glasgow to Nottingham

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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Nottingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 236 miles (381 km)

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Train

$41

Average price

Cheapest

$123

Average price

9h 28m

Average total duration

8h 58m

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30m

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5h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 2m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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from Glasgow to Nottingham

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

Our recommendation

train

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

ScotRailY39260+LNERY11822+East Midlands TrainsY12479
07:15AM5h53
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
01:08PMNottingham station (NOT)
$1971One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

ScotRailY39260+LNERY11822+East Midlands TrainsY12479
07:15AM5h53
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
01:08PMNottingham station (NOT)
$1971One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY39233+LNERC40880+CrossCountryC75198 · C74759
06:00AM5h22
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:22AMNottingham station (NOT)
$1971One-way
3 transfers

Other options

ScotRailY39249+LNERC40884 · Y11963+East Midlands TrainsC51444
06:45AM5h40
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:25PMNottingham station (NOT)
$1971One-way
3 transfers
ScotRailY41129+LNERY11819+East Midlands TrainsY12477
06:06AM5h56
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:02PMNottingham station (NOT)
$1971One-way
2 transfers
ScotRailY39233+CrossCountryC75084+Northern Rail (3)G91058
06:00AM5h58
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:58AMNottingham station (NOT)
$1971One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Nottingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Nottingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Nottingham costing on average $45 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Glasgow to Nottingham is approximately 236 miles (381 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Nottingham is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Nottingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Nottingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, first_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 Glasgow to Nottingham:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Nottingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Leicester. 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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