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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m 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 $117 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh costing on average $160 (€129).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
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 · FlixBus8:55 AM8h40Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM8h40Nottingham, Millennium Way East (Phoenix Park P+R)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C0434710:38 AM4h32Nottingham station (NOT)3:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1921One-way3 transfers
Other options
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W341445:53 AM6h27Nottingham station (NOT)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1001One-way1 transfer - C01971+C217845:13 AM5h15Nottingham station (NOT)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1191One-way1 transfer
- G00738 · G66987+G08084+C043428:37 AM4h33Nottingham station (NOT)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1771One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM10h40Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM12h25Nottingham, University of Nottingham5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$401One-way1 transfer
- NX1839:55 AM7h20Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station5:15 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Edinburgh:
A bus is $117 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh costing on average $160 (€129).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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