The average train between Nottingham and Glasgow takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Nottingham and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Glasgow station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Nottingham to Glasgow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Glasgow train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Nottingham to Glasgow train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nottingham and Glasgow is 381 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Glasgow Central via Manchester Piccadilly and Preston in around 5h 37m.