The average train between Edinburgh and Nottingham takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Nottingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Nottingham station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Edinburgh to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Nottingham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.
Book your Edinburgh to Nottingham train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Nottingham is 358.7 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Nottingham via York and Grantham in around 4h 45m.