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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Nottingham to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Southampton:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Southampton costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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