What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £18 - £75 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham (Station) and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham (Station) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Nottingham (Station) and Edinburgh is 310 miles. The road distance is 254.7 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh bus from?

Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh train from?

Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £75 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh train arrive?

Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh?

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Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£54–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
6h 30m
£18–75
Drive 253.2 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham (Station) to Edinburghcar 253.2 mi
4h 59m
£62–90
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 17m
£47–149
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain Nottingham - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£41–197
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 8m
£43–131
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 49m
£66–215
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 5m
£51–209
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 45m
£95–359
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 54m
£56–203

Nottingham (Station) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 307.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Nottingham (Station), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 4 hours, and the journey takes 6h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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