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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $173.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$173 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Edinburgh:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh costing on average $173.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (4h 23m by train vs 5h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $173 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Edinburgh
How to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM8h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM8h25Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G801997:10 AM4h23Nottingham station (NOT)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C21590+
G89693+G8022410:45 AM4h49Nottingham station (NOT)3:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$831One-way2 transfers - C21812+G89691+G802169:45 AM4h42Nottingham station (NOT)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1041One-way2 transfers
- G89729+G00738+G802118:18 AM5h14Nottingham station (NOT)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1171One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM8h40Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
NX1839:55 AM7h20Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$431One-way0 transfers- NX18012:45 AM7h20Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station8:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Edinburgh:
A bus is $118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh costing on average $173.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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