There are 7 ways to get from Dorset to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
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£116–199Bus
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 8m£26–38Bus via Slough
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900 / ...
8h 39m£30–68Drive 185.9 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Nottinghamcar 185.9 mi
3h 51m£46–66Train, fly
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
8h 4m£114–268Train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
7h 23m£97–165Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain Weymouth - Gloucester
- Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
8h 19m£98–164
Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Nottingham is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 11h 8m.
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 Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Nottingham via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Dorset and Nottingham is 265 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Nottingham without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 23m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Dorset to Nottingham, including transfers.
Dorset to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Nottingham is to train via London which takes 5h 23m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 39m.
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 Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £160–500
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01935 475 872
- info@southwestcoaches.co.uk
- Website
- South West Coaches
Bus from South Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- South West Coaches
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Dorset to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Nottingham is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dorset to Nottingham.
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