How to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX183
09:55AM7h25
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
05:20PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX183
09:55AM7h25
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
05:20PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsC51536+LNERY11882+CrossCountryC74921
08:45AM4h25
Nottingham station (NOT)
01:10PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2761One-way
2 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12337+Avanti West CoastW01952
08:53AM5h26
Nottingham station (NOT)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1301One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)G91047+CrossCountryC74921
08:18AM4h52
Nottingham station (NOT)
01:10PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1611One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75251 · C75326
09:07AM5h03
Nottingham station (NOT)
02:10PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$2631One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM8h40
Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$531One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX132 · NX183
11:20AM9h10
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
08:30PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$671One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX180
12:45AM7h20
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
08:05AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
$611One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Nottingham to Edinburgh: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $19 (€17).

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

Taking a bus costs $24 (€22) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $43 (€39).

The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Nottingham is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 28 min.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes 6 h 20 min on average.

The Nottingham to Edinburgh distance is around 222 miles (358 km).

The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Edinburgh is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Nottingham to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Nottingham to Edinburgh:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Nottingham to Edinburgh:

  • You can travel between Nottingham and Edinburgh by bus with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Nottingham to Edinburgh.
  • You can travel by train from Nottingham to Edinburgh with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains, and you can find Avanti West Coast Nottingham to Edinburgh tickets for $43 (€39) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Nottingham to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:

  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Nottingham and Edinburgh.

Looking to extend your trip from Nottingham to Edinburgh? Many Omio customers who go from Nottingham to Edinburgh usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen. If you're looking to explore London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester or Aberdeen from Edinburgh, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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