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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Nottingham
How to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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NX030 · NX450Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth to Nottingham
Travel to Nottingham 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 Portsmouth to Nottingham.
There are 2 ways to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Nottingham is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Nottingham:
Taking a bus costs $34 (€31) less than taking a train, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Portsmouth to Nottingham is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Nottingham that take longer:
Getting to Nottingham by bus takes 5 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 148 miles (239 km) between Portsmouth and Nottingham.
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Nottingham is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Portsmouth to Nottingham 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 Portsmouth to Nottingham:
- Buses mostly leave from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and tend to arrive in Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Portsmouth to Nottingham:
- You can travel between Portsmouth and Nottingham by bus with National Express or Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with National Express from Portsmouth to Nottingham.
- You can travel by train from Portsmouth to Nottingham with South Western Railway, East Midlands Trains or Southern, and you can find South Western Railway Portsmouth to Nottingham tickets for $50 (€45) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Portsmouth to Nottingham with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Nottingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Portsmouth and Nottingham.
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