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Trip Overview

The average train between Nottingham and The Scottish Borders takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 32m
Duration
340 mi
Distance
£157
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Nottingham to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run hourly between Nottingham and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:37 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRail5h 22m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 37m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 37m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRail5h 34m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRail5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 29m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 19m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Cross CountryScotRail5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 37m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 37m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 4m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 56m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nottingham to The Scottish Borders? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Nottingham to The Scottish Borders.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 340.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Galashiels via Grantham, York, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 25m.

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