The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
56S$
Average price
190S$
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
19
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh will cost around 190S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 56S$.
To travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
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W3379910:53 AM5h25Nottingham station (NOT)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)56 S$1One-way1 change
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G0106511:38 AM4h29Nottingham station (NOT)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)67 S$1One-way2 changes
C04457+
G0106511:45 AM4h22Nottingham station (NOT)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)112 S$1One-way1 change
C04445+
G010567:39 AM4h34Nottingham station (NOT)12:13 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)131 S$1One-way1 change
C42087+
C019725:13 AM5h15Nottingham station (NOT)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)131 S$1One-way1 change
C04457+
G0106511:45 AM4h22Nottingham station (NOT)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)112 S$1One-way1 change
C04454+
G0106110:45 AM4h24Nottingham station (NOT)3:09 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)224 S$1One-way1 change
C04448+
G010578:45 AM4h25Nottingham station (NOT)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)224 S$1One-way1 change
C04351+
G08101+
G0106511:38 AM4h29Nottingham station (NOT)4:07 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)67 S$1One-way2 changes
C21845+
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G010567:41 AM4h32Nottingham station (NOT)12:13 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)224 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 22S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 22S$, and a train costs an average of 47S$.
Distance: 359 km
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5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 13 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C42087+ C01972 | 5:13 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h15 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C04437+ G66981 | 5:21 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h47 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21240+ C01972 | 5:27 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h01 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21322 · C21847+ G66981 | 5:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h18 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C21813 · W70944+ G89689+ C01937 | 5:56 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 7h36 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
C21346+ G66981 | 6:30 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h38 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C59834+ C02048 · G80200 | 6:33 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h00 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C04445+ G01056 | 7:39 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h34 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21845+ C02011+ G01056 | 7:41 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 12:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C21267+ G80204 | 7:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h42 | 12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C04448+ G01057 | 8:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h25 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21266+ C01937 | 8:49 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h43 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21788+ G01059 | 9:17 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h53 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21263+ G80218 | 9:52 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h35 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C04454+ G01061 | 10:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h24 | 3:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21260+ G80222 | 10:50 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h44 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C21317+ W33799 | 10:53 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h25 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C04351+ G08101+ G01065 | 11:38 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h29 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
C04457+ G01065 | 11:45 AM Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h22 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 47S$ but you can travel from only 22S$ by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price 47S$ |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 8:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Nottingham to Edinburgh trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Nottingham and Edinburgh from 22S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Edinburgh train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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