🚌 Bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham

3 direct routes · about 385 min · first bus 23:30, last bus 23:30 (weekdays).

💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
UKN11 FlixBus ~385 min 1 23:30 23:30 Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14)
180 National Express ~440 min 1 21:10 21:10 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)
183 National Express ~460 min 1 11:45 11:45 Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16)

Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Nottingham: the UKN11 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).

How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

Around 385 minutes on the UKN11, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the UKN11) leaves around 23:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Nottingham?

Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

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