The average train between Southampton and Nottingham takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Nottingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Southampton to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Southampton to Nottingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Southampton and Nottingham is 228.6 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Nottingham via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 14m.