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.
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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Sheffield and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 25m | £120($145) | hourly | 519km (323 miles) |
Train to Kettering, plane | 3h 35m | £135($160) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Train to London St Pancras International, Fly | 3h 55m | £195($230) | hourly | 774km (481 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 5m | £115($140) | hourly | 613km (381 miles) |
Train to Ely, plane | 4h 20m | £140($170) | every 3 hours | 716km (445 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 491km (305 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5hrs | £59($70) | every 4 hours | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £25($30) | twice daily | 466km (289 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £47($56) | on demand | 412km (256 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Loganair
Aer Lingus
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