4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€76
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€188
Fastest journey on Sep 12
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
4 h 34 m
Trains on Sep 12
18
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh will cost around €188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh without transferring at least 2 times.
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C213225:50 AM6h28Nottingham station (NOT)12:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€761One-way1 transfer
C01972+C88221 · C212405:27 AM5h01Nottingham station (NOT)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€921One-way2 transfers- C02011+
G01056+C218457:41 AM4h32Nottingham station (NOT)12:13 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€961One-way2 transfers - C01972+C420875:13 AM5h15Nottingham station (NOT)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1011One-way1 transfer
- G80204+C04445+
G896867:45 AM4h47Nottingham station (NOT)12:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1191One-way2 transfers
- C01999+G01057+C598418:45 AM4h25Nottingham station (NOT)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€2251One-way2 transfers
- C02011+G01056+C218457:41 AM4h32Nottingham station (NOT)12:13 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€961One-way2 transfers
- C02037+G01059+C043459:38 AM4h32Nottingham station (NOT)2:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€2251One-way2 transfers
- C01937+W70951 · C21319+
W846648:53 AM4h39Nottingham station (NOT)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€2251One-way3 transfers - G80204+W84659+W70946 · C213207:51 AM4h41Nottingham station (NOT)12:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€2251One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 359 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Edinburgh:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Edinburgh costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Live departures
Nottingham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01062+G89740 | Delayed 10:22 AM 10:17 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h53 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C02052+G01062+C59844 | Delayed 10:41 AM 10:45 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h25 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G80224+C21259 | Delayed 11:19 AM 10:50 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h44 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01064+G89746 | Delayed 11:22 AM 11:17 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h50 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01064+C59847+C01966 | Delayed 1:25 PM 11:45 AMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h22 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C21332 · W70967+G80228+W84683 | On time 11:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h34 | 4:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| G01067+G89752 | Delayed 12:22 PM 12:17 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h52 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C59850+C02047+G01067 | On time 12:45 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h24 | 5:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G80234+C21256 | Delayed 1:19 PM 12:50 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h41 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C21331+W34290 | On time 12:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h27 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C21331 · W70972+W84689+G80234 | On time 12:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h38 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| G01069+G89758 | Delayed 1:22 PM 1:17 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h53 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01069+C59852+C02111 | Delayed 3:25 PM 1:45 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h25 | 6:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C21254+G80241 | On time 1:52 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h36 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C21330 · C21653+W84695+G80241 | On time 1:53 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h35 | 6:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| G01114 · G01073 | On time 2:07 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h04 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01073+G89763 | Delayed 2:22 PM 2:17 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h54 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01073+C59857+C02040 | Delayed 4:25 PM 2:45 PMNottingham station (NOT) | 4h26 | 7:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C21251+G80247 | On time 2:50 PM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h43 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
| C42087+C01972 | 5:13 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h15 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C01972+C21240 | 5:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h01 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C01972+C21240 · C88221 | 5:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h01 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33563+C21322 | 5:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 6h28 | 12:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01091 · G66981 | 6:00 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h08 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G66981+G89724 | 6:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h51 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01094 · G01056 | 7:06 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h07 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01056+G89726 | 7:18 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h55 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C21845+C02011+G01056 | 7:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G80204+C04445+G89686 | 7:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h47 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C21267+G80204 | 7:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h42 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G80204+C21320 · W70946+W84659 | 7:51 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h41 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| G01057+G89730 | 8:18 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h52 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G01057+C01999+C59841 | 8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h25 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| C01937+C21266 | 8:49 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h43 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C21319 · W70951+C01937+W84664 | 8:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h39 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| G89736+G01059 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h53 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C04345+C02037+G01059 | 9:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Edinburgh
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Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Nottingham to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Nottingham and Edinburgh from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh are operated by Virgin trains East Coast and CrossCountry with up to four trains an hour from about 5:30 a.m. until around 7:00 p.m. There are also two later departures that involve an overnight journey and more connections. Routes involve one or two changes at places like Grantham, Newark, Chesterfield, York or Sheffield. A much-reduced service operates on Sundays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
Departure Station:Nottingham Station is 5 minutes walk away from the city centre. Station facilities include a taxi rank, car parking and bicycle storage while both city trams and local buses stop outside the main entrance. The Skylink service provides shuttle buses between Nottingham Station and East Midlands Airport.
Arrival Station:Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh arrive at the city's Waverley Station, a busy rail hub located in the Old Town. It is served by taxis, local buses and the Airlink 100 shuttle service to Edinburgh Airport. Car parking and bicycle storage are available at Waverley Station.
FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Most Nottingham to Edinburgh trains use the Nottingham to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Gateway from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Gateway is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Gateway train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Gateway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Gateway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Edinburgh Gateway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Gateway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Gateway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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