The average train between Nottingham and Edinburgh takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Edinburgh. 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 Nottingham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to Edinburgh? 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Nottingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Grantham station.
Nottingham to Edinburgh train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Nottingham to Edinburgh train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Nottingham and Edinburgh is 358.7 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 35m.