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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Nottingham is to bus via Manchester which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

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 32m and costs £35 - £140.

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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 50m.

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 51m.

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 51m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m 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 51m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Scotland to Nottingham bus arrive?

Scotland to Nottingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 47m 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 1608+ 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 Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
5h 51m
£45–196
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar GateUk079
7h 50m
£20–46
Drive 277.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Nottingham277.3 mi
4h 47m
£68–98
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
4h 44m
£50–152
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to NottinghamCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 53m
£38–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station183 / ...
8h 50m
£30–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall InterchangeUk010 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to NottinghamLeeds - Nottingham / ...
9h 35m
£23–63
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
4h 32m
£39–139
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
4h 41m
£90–255
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
4h 47m
£58–182
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
5h 25m
£93–242
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
5h 40m
£105–290

Scotland to Nottingham by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Greyfriar Gate via Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 50m.

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