Bus and Coach from Nottingham to Edinburgh: Compare all prices

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

£20

tomorrow

£14

Thursday

£20

Friday

£18

Saturday

£30

Sunday

£30

Monday

£24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 40m	08:55	Nottingham	Central Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 08:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	10h 55m	20:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 20:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	9h 5m	11:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	20:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 03/02/2026 11:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/02/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Leeds, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  21:10
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  22:45
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 21:10:00 to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 40m
  
  0
  
  03:05
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 03:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 40m	08:55	Nottingham	Central Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 08:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	6h 30m	01:15	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 01:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 20m	00:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	10h 55m	20:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£41	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 04/02/2026 20:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 40m	08:55	Nottingham	Central Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	6h 30m	01:15	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 01:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 20m	00:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	10h 55m	20:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£37	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 20:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  08:55
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  09:45
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:55:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  17:35
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 30m	01:15	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 01:15:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	8h 40m	08:55	Nottingham	Central Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 08:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	10h 55m	20:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 20:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	7h 20m	00:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 06/02/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

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
  
  8h 40m
  
  0
  
  08:55
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  09:45
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 08:55:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 5m
  
  0
  
  11:30
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  17:35
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	00:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	11h 15m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£35	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 20:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	8h 50m	11:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	20:10	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 07/02/2026 11:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

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
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  21:10
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  22:00
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 21:10:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  02:20
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	00:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£33	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	11h 15m	20:25	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 20:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
National Express	8h 50m	11:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	20:10	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 11:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

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
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  21:10
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  22:00
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 21:10:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  02:20
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	09:55	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£24	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 09:55:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 20m	00:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	10h 55m	20:45	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	07:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 20:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
National Express	9h 5m	11:20	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Coach Station	20:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Coach Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 11:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh via Sheffield, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 35m
  
  0
  
  21:10
  
  Nottingham
  Central Station
  
  22:00
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £3
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 08/02/2026 21:10:00 to Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/02/2026 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 25m
  
  0
  
  02:20
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Meadowhall Interchange Coach Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 09/02/2026 02:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nottingham to Edinburgh is £14 on 04/02/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Nottingham to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Nottingham and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 18 coaches from Nottingham to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £14!

Cheapest Bus	£14
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Latest Coach	20:45
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	358.3 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Nottingham to Edinburgh

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nottingham for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£30

Wednesday 04/02

£30

Thursday 05/02

£30

Friday 06/02

£24

Saturday 07/02

£30

Sunday 08/02

£30

Monday 09/02

£24

Tuesday 10/02

£30

Wednesday 11/02

£24

Thursday 12/02

£30

Friday 13/02

£30

Saturday 14/02

£30

Sunday 15/02

£30

Monday 16/02

£24

Tuesday 17/02

£24

Wednesday 18/02

£24

Thursday 19/02

£24

Friday 20/02

£32

Saturday 21/02

£30

Sunday 22/02

£30

Monday 23/02

£24

Tuesday 24/02

£24

Wednesday 25/02

£24

Thursday 26/02

£30

Friday 27/02

£30

Saturday 28/02

£24

Sunday 01/03

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 £14, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nottingham to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Edinburgh, with £14. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

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 coaches 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.

FlixBus from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£14
Fastest Coach	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:55
Last Coach	08:55
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	28/01/2026

National Express from Nottingham to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£24
Fastest Coach	7h 20m
Earliest Coach	09:55
Last Coach	20:45
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	03/02/2026

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Edinburgh

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Nottingham and Edinburgh.

Station Street

Broadmarsh Coach Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Cathedral

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nottingham - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £14 and takes 8h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Nottingham to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £14 to £44. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Nottingham - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Nottingham to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Nottingham take?

The quickest coach from Nottingham to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £17. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Nottingham at 08:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Nottingham at 20:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Nottingham - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Nottingham to Edinburgh can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Edinburgh from Nottingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nottingham Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between Nottingham and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Nottingham to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Nottingham and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Edinburgh

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