The average train between Scotland and Nottingham takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland 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 Scotland and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland 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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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Nottingham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Scotland to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Scotland to Nottingham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Nottingham is 466.3 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.