The average train between Glasgow and Nottingham takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Nottingham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Glasgow to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Glasgow to Nottingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Glasgow and Nottingham is 381 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Nottingham via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 50m.