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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Nottingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$39
tomorrow
$38
Saturday
$37
Sunday
$44
Monday
$24
Tuesday
$21
Wednesday
$39

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:20 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $39
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 0m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      9h 50m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      4:20 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 45m
      0
      6:35 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      8:20 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 9:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 PM Nottingham Central Station  Economy $38
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:20 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 6h 25m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $53
National Express 9h 0m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $58

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 9h 0m 9:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 PM Nottingham Central Station  Economy $42
National Express 7h 25m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:10 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 5m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:50 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 30m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      4:10 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:05 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:10 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 5m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:50 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $86
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 30m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      4:10 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:05 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 9:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 PM Nottingham Central Station  Economy $24
FlixBus 6h 25m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $27
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:20 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 0m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $79

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 0m 9:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 PM Nottingham Central Station  Economy $21
FlixBus 6h 25m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:05 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $29
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:20 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $39
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 0m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $58

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:20 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $39
National Express 7h 15m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 4:25 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 0m 8:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 5:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham via Sheffield, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      7h 30m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      4:10 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:05 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
    Travel time is 0h 15m longer, but you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham is $21 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Nottingham

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Nottingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Edinburgh to Nottingham. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Nottingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 buses from Edinburgh to Nottingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Nottingham, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Bus 8:45 AM
Latest Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 222.7 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Nottingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$39
Friday 12/05
$44
Saturday 12/06
$51
Sunday 12/07
$44
Monday 12/08
$44
Tuesday 12/09
$39
Wednesday 12/10
$39
Thursday 12/11
$34
Friday 12/12
$39
Saturday 12/13
$51
Sunday 12/14
$39
Monday 12/15
$39
Tuesday 12/16
$32
Wednesday 12/17
$39
Thursday 12/18
$28
Friday 12/19
$39
Saturday 12/20
$51
Sunday 12/21
$39
Monday 12/22
$39
Tuesday 12/23
$39
Wednesday 12/24
$39
Thursday 12/25
$74
Friday 12/26
$58
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $21, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Nottingham, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $27.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Nottingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Nottingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Nottingham from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Nottingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Nottingham.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Nottingham? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Nottingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Nottingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Nottingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Nottingham bus

How much does a Edinburgh Nottingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 9h 0m to reach Nottingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Nottingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Nottingham each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Nottingham bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Nottingham take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Nottingham from Edinburgh starts at 8:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Nottingham starts at 9:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Nottingham route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Nottingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Nottingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Nottingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Nottingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Nottingham

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Nottingham. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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