How to travel from Nottingham to Southampton

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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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$23

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$107

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6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

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4h 34m

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4h 4m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

FlixBus
04:25PM6h40
Nottingham
11:05PMSouthampton
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:25PM6h40
Nottingham
11:05PMSouthampton
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:25PM6h40
Nottingham
11:05PMSouthampton
$191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:45AM7h05
Nottingham
12:50PMSouthampton
$201One-way
0 transfers
National Express
04:15PM7h20
Nottingham
11:35PMSouthampton
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:10AM8h15
Nottingham
01:25PMSouthampton
$321One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nottingham and Southampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Nottingham to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Nottingham to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Nottingham to Southampton is approximately 142 miles (229 km).
The average frequency per day from Nottingham to Southampton is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nottingham to Southampton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nottingham to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nottingham to Southampton with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Nottingham to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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