What is the travel distance from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

It's about 360 km (223 miles) from Nottingham to Edinburgh.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Nottingham, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Bus Nottingham to Edinburgh from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	11h 15m	7:40am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	11h 15m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 25m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 25m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	9h 50m	11:05am	Edinburgh Airport	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 25m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 25m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 25m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Edinburgh on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 25m	5:20pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:15am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:35am	Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)	8h 40m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 20m	8:05am	Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:56 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

359 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $219	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$393 - $394	Average Duration4h 47m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$51 - $51	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Edinburgh?

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers are highly satisfied with the excellent service provided by this company. The buses are clean and spacious, with free WiFi available. The staff is friendly and helpful, ensuring a comfortable travel experience. Many customers appreciate the punctuality of the service and recommend it to others.

National Express Nottingham Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Excellent service. On time. Clean, spacious seating with free WiFi. Friendly and helpful staff

Keith H.

November 30, 2022

Really pleased with the service plenty of well spaced out comfort breaks. Would recommend.

Gary B.

April 5, 2022

Bus was great. Only problem was other passengers being inconsiderate during the night

Eamonn K.

April 29, 2018

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
It's about 360 km (223 miles) from Nottingham to Edinburgh.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Nottingham, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$75

11-22

$65

Today

$65

11-24

$65

11-25

$48

11-26

$48

11-27

$58

11-28

$65

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nottingham to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $48 to $163 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.