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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Nottingham is to bus via Sheffield which costs £16 - £65 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Nottingham is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Nottingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Nottingham via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Scotland to Nottingham?

The distance between Scotland and Nottingham is 306 miles. The road distance is 278.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Nottingham without a car is to train via Preston which takes 5h 49m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Scotland to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Nottingham bus from?

Scotland to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Nottingham train from?

Scotland to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Scotland to Nottingham is to train via Preston which takes 5h 49m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Scotland to Nottingham bus arrive?

Scotland to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Scotland to Nottingham train arrive?

Scotland to Nottingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Nottingham is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Scotland to Nottingham.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1638+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Scotland to Nottingham - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to Nottingham 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 Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 49m
£45–193
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Greyfriar Gatebus Uk079 / ...
6h 55m
£16–60
Drive 277.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Nottinghamcar 277.3 mi
4h 50m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4h 44m
£46–142
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 53m
£32–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
8h 30m
£29–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
9h 36m
£21–63
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4h 29m
£38–127
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4h 41m
£86–242
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
4h 52m
£58–215
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 31m
£92–243
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 35m
£105–300

Scotland to Nottingham by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Nottingham.

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Scotland and Nottingham, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Nottingham via Preston and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Greyfriar Gate via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 6h 55m.

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