How to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh
- 358 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 30m
direct
Bus
€26
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 358 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
358 km
Nottingham to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nottingham → Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
FlixBus·6h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Nottingham to Edinburgh
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€54Departures from Nottingham to Edinburgh
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:15 and the last at 02:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 02:15 | 02:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nottingham to Edinburgh works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh - Princes Street, about 6h 30m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Nottingham to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 6h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:15 and the last at 02:15, from Nottingham Broad Marsh, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 02:15 and 02:15.
Which station does the bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh leave from?
Nottingham Broad Marsh with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Edinburgh from Nottingham?
About 358 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nottingham to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nottingham to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Nottingham to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026