There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
5h 23m£126–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus Cr5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
11h 37m£23–36Bus via London
- Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 55m£37–120Drive 185.4 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Nottinghamcar 185.4 mi
3h 51m£46–66Train, fly to East Midlands Airport
- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
7h 15m£125–312Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
6h 29m£121–231Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester
- Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
8h 19m£111–185Train, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
6h 24m£149–290
Dorset to Nottingham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Nottingham is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via South Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Dorset and Nottingham is 265 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Dorset to Nottingham, including transfers.
Dorset to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Nottingham is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 8h 55m.
Dorset to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Nottingham is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dorset to Nottingham.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Nottingham, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Nottingham via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Broad Marsh Bus Station via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–480
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–150
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £85–240
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–130
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Weymouth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- info@southwestcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- southwestcoaches.co.uk
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west
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