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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 €15. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 142 miles (229 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Nottingham to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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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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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.
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.
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