Trains from Glasgow to Nottingham

Glasgow to Nottingham train information

Which train company can I use?

There are many rail companies across the country & Europe but the journey connecting Glasgow in Scotland to Nottingham in England are run by Virgin Trains.

How far is it by train?

On average, the journey takes approximately 5h58m by train covering a distance of 237 miles to get to Nottingham from Glasgow. The duration may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £38.50. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Glasgow to Nottingham train tickets

Glasgow - Nottingham prices calendar

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Train times Glasgow to Nottingham

When are the next trains to Nottingham?

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Glasgow to Nottingham are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £24 whereas when purchasing your seat 7 days in advance, you will need to spend at least £74 for your train. Thus, you may save 68% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of 7 days in advance.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Glasgow to Nottingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Glasgow and Nottingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Nottingham to Glasgow and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Glasgow - Nottingham train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Glasgow Nottingham train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are several types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

How much can I save with a railcard?

If you want to understand how much you can save with a railcard, you have to assess the number of journeys you need to save money. You will see that most of the time, only a few trips are needed.

For your evaluation, you need to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, how much you're saving on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average fare of a Glasgow Nottingham ticket is £50.13 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.13: £88/£50.13 = 1.76. You will need to make approximately 2 trips from Nottingham to Glasgow (one way trip) with your railcard to be profitable.

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 3 months for one way journey