What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Nottingham?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Nottingham is to bus via Slough which costs £28 - £55 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Nottingham?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Nottingham?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Nottingham via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Southampton to Nottingham?

The distance between Southampton and Nottingham is 209 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Nottingham without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Nottingham without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Nottingham?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Southampton to Nottingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Nottingham bus from?

Southampton to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Nottingham train from?

Southampton to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Nottingham?

The best way to get from Southampton to Nottingham is to train via London which takes 3h 49m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £90 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Southampton to Nottingham bus arrive?

Southampton to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Nottingham train arrive?

Southampton to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Nottingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Nottingham is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Southampton to Nottingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Nottingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Nottingham?

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Where can I stay near Nottingham?

There are 1616+ hotels available in Nottingham.

Southampton to Nottingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Nottingham by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to NottinghamLondon St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
3h 49m
£34–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk900
5h 31m
£29–88
Drive 165.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Nottingham165.3 mi
2h 52m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NottinghamBirmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
4h 15m
£33–175
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5032
2. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus StationUk900
6h 45m
£29–54

Southampton to Nottingham by train, subway, and foot

224Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Nottingham.

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Distance: 207.3 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Nottingham, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Nottingham via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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