How to travel from Nottingham to Southampton

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Travel Information to Southampton from Nottingham

Distance141 miles (228 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$17 - $51
Cheapest modeBus • $17 (€15) • 5 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $51 (€46) • 3 h 54 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or East Midlands Trains

Take a train or bus to travel 141 miles (228 km) from Nottingham to Southampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Nottingham to Southampton.

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from Nottingham to Southampton

How to get from Nottingham to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nottingham to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:20AM7h00
Nottingham
10:20AMSouthampton
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:20AM7h00
Nottingham
10:20AMSouthampton
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:30PM6h35
Nottingham
11:05PMSouthampton
$421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
02:00PM7h45
Nottingham
09:45PMSouthampton
$321One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:50PM7h40
Nottingham
01:30AMSouthampton
$321One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:15AM8h25
Nottingham
06:40PMSouthampton
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nottingham to Southampton

Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Southampton.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Nottingham to Southampton. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Southampton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $17 (€15) compared to other travel options to Southampton:

A bus is $34 (€30) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Southampton costing on average $51 (€46).

The fastest way to get to Southampton from Nottingham is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 54 min.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 50 min of travel time.

Southampton is approximately 141 miles (228 km) away from Nottingham.

The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Southampton is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Southampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Southampton:

  • Buses from Nottingham to Southampton most often leave from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St and arrive in Southampton Airport Parkway.
  • Trains most often depart from Nottingham at Nottingham and arrive in Southampton at Southampton Central.

The following travel companies offer services from Nottingham to Southampton:

  • National Express or Megabus can get you to Southampton by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Nottingham to Southampton for $17 (€15) on Omio.
  • East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country can take you to Southampton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Nottingham to Southampton for $51 (€46).

Yes, there are direct routes from Nottingham to Southampton with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Southampton with Megabus with 3 direct buses per day.

Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Nottingham to Southampton? Many Omio customers who go from Nottingham to Southampton usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford from Southampton, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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