🚌 Bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh
2 direct routes · about 445 min · first bus 00:45, last bus 00:45 (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
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | National Express | ~445 min | 1 | 00:45 | 00:45 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
| 183 | National Express | ~445 min | 1 | 09:55 | 09:55 | Broad Marsh Bus Station (Bay 10) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
2 routes run directly from Nottingham to Edinburgh: the 180 (National Express), the 183 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
Around 445 minutes on the 180, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 180) leaves around 00:45 and the last around 00:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Nottingham to Edinburgh?
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.