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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Scotland is to train and bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Scotland?

The distance between Nottingham and Scotland is 306 miles. The road distance is 278.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Scotland without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Nottingham to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Scotland bus from?

Nottingham to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Scotland train from?

Nottingham to Scotland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Scotland?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Scotland is to train via Preston which takes 5h 37m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Nottingham to Scotland bus arrive?

Nottingham to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Scotland train arrive?

Nottingham to Scotland train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Scotland is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Nottingham to Scotland.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Nottingham to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
5h 37m
£87–202
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhalltrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus Uk010 / ...
9h 36m
£43–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 35m
£60–150
Drive 277.2 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Glasgowcar 277.2 mi
4h 51m
£69–100
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
£67–134
Train
1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5h 39m
£110–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 6m
£58–134
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 39m
£83–169
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
5h 5m
£107–236
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 32m
£114–235
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 47m
£123–267

Nottingham to Scotland by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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