How to travel from Glasgow to Nottingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Nottingham is around 454km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Glasgow to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nottingham → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Nottingham.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£14($16)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Nottingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Glasgow and Nottingham is around 454km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Glasgow and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Nottingham is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Nottingham. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
TransPennine Express Service, East Midlands Railways and Avanti West Coast run train services between Glasgow and Nottingham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Nottingham. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Nottingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Nottingham. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Nottingham. The distance is around 454km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Nottingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 537km (334 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 10m | £160($190) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 4hrs | £205($245) | hourly | 799km (496 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 10m | £170($200) | hourly | 773km (480 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 4h 10m | £150($180) | every 2 hours | 747km (464 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 40m | £125($150) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane and train | 3h 60m | £140($165) | hourly | 716km (445 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £59($70) | every 4 hours | 489km (304 miles) |
| Train via Warrington Bank Quay | 5h 15m | £125($150) | hourly | 510km (317 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £14($16) | twice daily | 513km (319 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £52($61) | on demand | 454km (282 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Nottingham
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Nottingham
The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Nottingham