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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Scotland is to bus via Carlisle which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 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 56m and costs £40 - £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 three 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 39m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Scotland?

The distance between Nottingham and Scotland is 306 miles. The road distance is 273.1 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 39m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 FlixBus, 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 39m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Nottingham to Scotland bus arrive?

Nottingham to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 1m 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?

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

Where can I stay near 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 Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
5h 39m
£40–192
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
7h 56m
£29–55
Drive 271.5 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Glasgow271.5 mi
5h 1m
£67–96
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 CreweLincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 6m
£36–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
8h 35m
£35–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to MeadowhallNottingham - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56megabus M20
8h 56m
£30–60
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3h 56m
£40–138
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4h 27m
£61–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
4h 29m
£92–253
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4h 57m
£90–250
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
5h 31m
£107–290

Nottingham to Scotland by train

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Distance: 304 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriar Gate to Buchanan Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Halston Hotel in around 7h 56m.

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