The distance between Nottingham and Portsmouth is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nottingham to Portsmouth 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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Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Southampton (SOU).
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+ 4 othersTake the train to London St Pancras International and then to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Portsmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Nottingham and Portsmouth is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nottingham and Portsmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Portsmouth is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Portsmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
East Midlands Railways and South Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Portsmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Portsmouth. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Portsmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Portsmouth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nottingham and Portsmouth. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and arrive at Southampton (SOU) - via Jersey (JER). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Nottingham to Portsmouth. There is however a flight that goes via Jersey (JER). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nottingham to Portsmouth typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from East Midlands (EMA) and and arrive into Southampton (SOU).
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nottingham and Portsmouth. The distance is around 288km (179 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 Nottingham to Portsmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 15m | £275($325) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | £79($95) | hourly | 325km (202 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | £15($18) | every 4 hours | 328km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £50($59) | on demand | 288km (179 miles) |
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