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Compare all timetables for the bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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

today
$39
tomorrow
$44
Saturday
$51
Sunday
$50
Monday
$38
Tuesday
$32
Wednesday
$28

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $39
National Express 10h 55m 8:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $49
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 10m 11:20 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 55m
      0
      8:45 PM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      10:20 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 2h 45m
    • Busbud
      5h 35m
      0
      1:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:40 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $44
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 10h 55m 8:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $62
National Express 9h 25m 11:20 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:45 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 30m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      10:00 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 35m
      0
      1:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:40 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 11h 15m 8:25 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $54
National Express 8h 55m 11:20 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 30m
      0
      9:10 PM
      Nottingham
      Central Station
      10:00 PM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 35m
      0
      1:05 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      6:40 AM
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 15m 8:25 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 8h 55m 11:20 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 20m
      0
      1:15 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      2:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 15m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 40m 8:55 AM Nottingham Central Station 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $38
National Express 10h 55m 8:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $42
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $44
FlixBus 6h 20m 1:15 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $46
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 20m
      0
      1:15 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      2:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 15m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $32
National Express 10h 55m 8:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $42
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
National Express 9h 10m 11:20 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:30 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 20m
      0
      1:15 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      2:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 15m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 40m 8:55 AM Nottingham Central Station 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $28
National Express 7h 25m 9:55 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 5:20 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $32
FlixBus 6h 20m 1:15 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
National Express 10h 55m 8:45 PM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 7:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $45
National Express 7h 20m 12:45 AM Nottingham Broadmarsh Bus Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 20m
      0
      1:15 AM
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Bus Station
      2:15 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 15m
      0
      2:20 AM
      Sheffield
      Meadowhall Interchange
      7:35 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew Square
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $19
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh is $28 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Nottingham and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Nottingham to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Nottingham and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 16 buses from Nottingham to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus $28
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:45 AM
Latest Bus 8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 222.7 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Nottingham for Edinburgh: 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
$50
Monday 12/08
$42
Tuesday 12/09
$32
Wednesday 12/10
$32
Thursday 12/11
$39
Friday 12/12
$32
Saturday 12/13
$45
Sunday 12/14
$43
Monday 12/15
$41
Tuesday 12/16
$39
Wednesday 12/17
$39
Thursday 12/18
$43
Friday 12/19
$32
Saturday 12/20
$44
Sunday 12/21
$39
Monday 12/22
$39
Tuesday 12/23
$39
Wednesday 12/24
$39
Thursday 12/25
$31
Friday 12/26
$72
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nottingham to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $28, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Edinburgh, with $28. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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 Nottingham to Edinburgh 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh, 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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

National Express from Nottingham to Edinburgh

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Nottingham to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $32
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Bus 12:45 AM
Last Bus 8:45 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Edinburgh

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

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 Nottingham to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Nottingham to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Nottingham to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Nottingham Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 8h 40m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $82. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Nottingham to Edinburgh 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Nottingham starts at 12:45 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Nottingham for Edinburgh starts at 8:45 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 Nottingham Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh, 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 Nottingham and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham and Edinburgh 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh 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 Nottingham Edinburgh 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 Nottingham Edinburgh 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 Nottingham to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Edinburgh

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