Bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh
3 direct routes · about 400 min · first and last bus 09:55 (weekdays); night services UKN11 and 180 run 00:45–01:15.
Next buses to Edinburgh as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Nottingham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKN11 | FlixBus | ~400 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:15 | 01:15 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Sheffield, Leeds & Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 180 | National Express | ~445 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 00:45 | 00:45 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14) | Sheffield, Leeds & Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 183 | National Express | ~445 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:55 | 09:55 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) | Bus Station (Gate J-Stance 16) | Leeds & Newcastle upon Tyne |
Times are for the first boarding point in Nottingham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 180 bus or 183 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
3 routes run directly from Nottingham to Edinburgh: the UKN11 (FlixBus), the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express). The most frequent is the UKN11, once each weekday — board at Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 1) and get off at Bus Station (Gate H-Stance 14), about 400 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
Around 400 minutes on the UKN11, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:55 — and night services UKN11 and 180 run 00:45–01:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.