The distance between Bournemouth and Nottingham is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to East Midlands (EMA).
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Nottingham.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.
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There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £365 ($435).
The distance between Bournemouth and Nottingham is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Bournemouth and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Nottingham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £365 ($435).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and London St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Bournemouth and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Nottingham. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Nottingham. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to East Midlands (EMA). instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Nottingham. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £365($435) | hourly | 684km (425 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4hrs | £265($310) | hourly | 477km (296 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £95($115) | hourly | 380km (236 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 15m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 370km (230 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £16($19) | every 3 hours | 370km (230 miles) |
Bus via Leicester Fosse Park | 6h 10m | £33($39) | 4 times a week | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £35($42) | on demand | 312km (194 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.