What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham 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 three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham 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 to Edinburgh?

The distance between Nottingham and Edinburgh is 310 miles. The road distance is 254.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

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

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Edinburgh bus from?

Nottingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh is to train via York which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Nottingham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Nottingham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Edinburgh is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Nottingham to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Nottingham to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

Book your Nottingham to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Nottingham to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham 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 YorkLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 28m
£56–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11
6h 30m
£24–75
Drive 252.8 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Edinburgh252.8 mi
4h 57m
£62–89
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 15m
£52–148
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to SheffieldNottingham - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
£41–197
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m
£46–134
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 47m
£76–218
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 5m
£57–213
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
5h 52m
£61–194
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 48m
£95–359

Nottingham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 307.9 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh Waverley via Grantham and York in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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