How to travel from Perth to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Nottingham is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh then Doncaster and then to Grantham.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Perth to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Perth and Nottingham is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Perth and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Nottingham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Nottingham, 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 Perth and Nottingham. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, Doncaster and Grantham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Perth and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Perth and Nottingham. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Nottingham. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Perth and Nottingham. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Nottingham

Transport options from Perth to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
£135($160)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 20m
£120($145)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 25m
£150($175)
hourly736km (457 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 45m
£240($285)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane5h 20m
£155($185)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane5h 25m
£205($240)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£78($90)
hourly585km (364 miles)
Train via Edinburgh6h 15m
£170($200)
every 2 hours581km (361 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£25($30)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£61($72)
on demand530km (329 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham