The average train between Nottingham and Scotland takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Scotland. 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 Scotland. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Scotland station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Nottingham to Scotland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Scotland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Nottingham to Scotland train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Scotland is 466.3 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 5h 37m.