What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory is to bus which costs £28 - £130 and takes 7h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Royal Observatory?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Royal Observatory via Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Royal Observatory?

The distance between Nottingham and Royal Observatory is 312 miles. The road distance is 252.4 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Royal Observatory without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory without a car is to train via York which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Royal Observatory bus from?

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

Train or bus from Nottingham to Royal Observatory?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory is to train via York which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £130 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Nottingham to Royal Observatory bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nottingham and Royal Observatory?

Royal Observatory is 1h ahead of Nottingham. It is currently 2:56 AM in Nottingham and 3:56 AM in Royal Observatory.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Royal Observatory?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Royal Observatory is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Nottingham to Royal Observatory.

Where can I stay near Royal Observatory?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Royal Observatory.

Nottingham to Royal Observatory - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Royal Observatory 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 / ...
5h 10m
£92–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11
7h 15m
£28–124
Drive 250.9 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Royal Observatorycar 250.9 mi
4h 53m
£63–90
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 56m
£68–137
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£158–232
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 51m
£123–203
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
5h 29m
£88–182
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
6h 14m
£150–359
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
6h 33m
£92–187
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 55m
£80–177

Nottingham to Royal Observatory by train, foot, and bus

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.3 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Royal Observatory, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Royal Observatory via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, Surgeons' Hall, and East Savile Road in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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