How to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Edinburgh is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Edinburgh

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Edinburgh by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Nottingham and Edinburgh is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nottingham and Edinburgh by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Nottingham and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Edinburgh with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 6hrs.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nottingham and Edinburgh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Nottingham and Edinburgh. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Edinburgh

Transport options from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
£120($145)
hourly519km (323 miles)
Train to Kettering, plane3h 35m
£135($160)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly3h 55m
£195($230)
hourly774km (481 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 5m
£115($140)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Train to Ely, plane4h 20m
£140($170)
every 3 hours716km (445 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
£155($180)
every 2 hours491km (305 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5hrs
£59($70)
every 4 hours489km (304 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£25($30)
twice daily466km (289 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
£47($56)
on demand412km (256 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nottingham and Edinburgh

Train operators

Airports near Edinburgh

The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh