How to travel from Brighton to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Nottingham is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brighton 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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Train via London Victoria

Take the train to London Victoria then Grantham and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £35($42)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Fly

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to East Midlands (EMA).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Nottingham Train station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).

The distance between Brighton and Nottingham is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Brighton and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Nottingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Thameslink, East Midlands Railways, Gatwick Express, Southern Service, LNER and Hull Trains run train services between Brighton and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Brighton and Nottingham. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brighton and Nottingham. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at East Midlands (EMA) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Brighton to Nottingham. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brighton to Nottingham typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and and arrive into East Midlands (EMA).

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Nottingham. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Nottingham

Transport options from Brighton to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via London Victoria + 1 similar
2h 50m
£35($42)
hourly291km (181 miles)
Train3h 10m
£68($80)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Fly
3h 15m
£145($170)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
£25($29)
3 times a week320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£35($41)
on demand304km (189 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham