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Nottingham to The Scottish Borders trains

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The average train between Nottingham and The Scottish Borders takes 6h 33m 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 33m
Duration
340 mi
Distance
£158
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 5:13 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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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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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 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, October 24, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 24m • 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, October 25, 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 39m • 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, October 26, 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, October 27, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 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 33m

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 24m.

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