How to travel from Nottingham to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 236 miles (381 km)

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Bus
Train

$44

Average price

Cheapest

$131

Average price

9h 58m

Average total duration

9h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 38m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

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

Most popular train company

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

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from Nottingham to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX183
09:55AM8h40
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
06:35PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$611One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX183
09:55AM8h40
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
06:35PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$611One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12438+Northern Rail (3)L10804+Avanti West CoastL02286
08:45AM5h17
Nottingham station (NOT)
02:02PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$1371One-way
2 transfers

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12436+Northern Rail (3)L10897+Avanti West CoastL02285
07:45AM5h20
Nottingham station (NOT)
01:05PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$651One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsY12560+LNERC41049+ScotRailY39411
07:50AM5h45
Nottingham station (NOT)
01:35PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1081One-way
2 transfers
East Midlands TrainsC51036+LNERC41053+ScotRailY39427
08:50AM5h44
Nottingham station (NOT)
02:34PMGlasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
$1131One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX133 · NX590
10:40AM9h35
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
08:15PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$611One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX180
12:45AM8h35
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
09:20AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$611One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX183 · NX181
07:25PM11h20
Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station
06:45AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$641One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Glasgow.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Glasgow costing on average $40 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 4h 58m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Nottingham to Glasgow is approximately 236 miles (381 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Glasgow is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Glasgow 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 Nottingham to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nottingham to Glasgow:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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