4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£91
Average price
£190
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
34
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 £190 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £91.
To travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
G80212+
C04398+
C319558:305h01Nottingham station (NOT)13:31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£911One-way2 changes- C02038+
G66991+C598429:454h22Nottingham station (NOT)14:07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1181One-way2 changes - C21361 · C21796+G8025415:544h36Nottingham station (NOT)20:30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1411One-way2 changes
- C21371 · C88230+G8025816:544h40Nottingham station (NOT)21:34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1411One-way2 changes
- C21366 · C21629+G8027118:544h42Nottingham station (NOT)23:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1411One-way2 changes
- G80212+
W04523+C215799:194h12Nottingham station (NOT)13:31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2031One-way2 changes - C02038+G66991+C598429:454h22Nottingham station (NOT)14:07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£1181One-way2 changes
- C02039+G01071+C5985514:454h23Nottingham station (NOT)19:08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2031One-way2 changes
- C21841+G80149+G0107817:454h25Nottingham station (NOT)22:10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2031One-way2 changes
- C04369+C0191318:484h25Nottingham station (NOT)23:13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£2031One-way1 change
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 £20. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 359 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£115 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday 11 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21240+C01972 | On time 5:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h01 | 10:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C21240 · C88221+C01972 | On time 5:27 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h01 | 10:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| EM815600 · W70941+G01056 | On time 5:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 6h23 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| EM815600 · W70941+G89683+G80200 | On time 5:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h43 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 changes | |
| G01056+C21346 | Delayed 7:22 6:30Nottingham station (NOT) | 5h43 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C59834+C02048+G66981 | On time 6:33 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h35 | 11:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G89726+G01056 | On time 7:18 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h55 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C04341+C02011+G01056 | On time 7:36 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h37 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C21845+C02011+G01056 | On time 7:41 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 12:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G80204+C21267 | Delayed 8:19 7:50Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h42 | 12:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| K64259+G89730 | Delayed 8:22 8:18Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h52 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| K64259+C59841+C01999 | Delayed 10:24 8:45Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h25 | 13:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C01937+C21266 | Delayed 9:19 8:49Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h43 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01057+G89736 | Delayed 9:22 9:17Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h53 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01057+C04345+C02037 | Delayed 11:25 9:38Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 14:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G80218+C21263 | Delayed 10:19 9:52Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h35 | 14:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01059+G89741 | Delayed 10:22 10:17Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h52 | 15:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01059+C59845+C02051 | Delayed 12:24 10:45Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h24 | 15:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C21260+G80222 | On time 10:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h44 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01061+G89747 | Delayed 11:22 11:17Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h50 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01061+C59846+C01965 | Delayed 13:25 11:45Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h22 | 16:07 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C21258+G80230 | On time 11:52 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h36 | 16:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G89753+G01065 | On time 12:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h53 | 17:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01065+C01998+C21842 | Delayed 14:24 12:45Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h25 | 17:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C21255+G80236 | On time 12:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h42 | 17:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G01068+G89759 | Delayed 13:22 13:17Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h52 | 18:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Edinburgh by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
12 Jul
13 Jul
14 Jul
15 Jul
16 Jul
17 Jul
18 Jul
19 Jul
20 Jul
21 Jul
22 Jul
23 Jul
24 Jul
25 Jul
26 Jul
27 Jul
28 Jul
29 Jul
30 Jul
31 Jul
01 Aug
Why should you book Nottingham to Edinburgh trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Edinburgh.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham to Edinburgh.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Edinburgh.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Edinburgh.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £20 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 £42 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 4:45 |
Last train 20:20 |
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 £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
London North Eastern Railway
Transpennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
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: 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
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 Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: 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.
Most popular train connections from Nottingham
More options for your journey from Nottingham to Edinburgh
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Edinburgh and Nottingham
Most popular train connections to Edinburgh
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
