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 £30 - £60 and takes 8h 56m.

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 3h 57m and costs £30 - £130.

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 four times a day, 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 31m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Scotland?

The distance between Nottingham and Scotland is 306 miles. The road distance is 273.3 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 31m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Greyfriar Gate 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 31m and costs £35 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Nottingham to Scotland bus arrive?

Nottingham to Scotland bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m 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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Nottingham to Scotland - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Nottingham to Scotland 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 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 31m
£38–192
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 57m
£30–193
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 33m
Drive 271.7 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Glasgowcar 271.7 mi
5h 4m
£67–97
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 35m
£35–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Meadowhalltrain Nottingham - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56bus megabus M20
8h 56m
£33–60
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
3h 57m
£33–129
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 29m
£53–185
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
4h 43m
£83–254
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 16m
£89–250
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 37m
£106–300

Nottingham to Scotland by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Buchanan Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 33m.

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