How to travel from Portsmouth to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Nottingham is around 292km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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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Fly

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to East Midlands (EMA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

Blue Islands Limited

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance292km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 £51 ($60).

The distance between Portsmouth and Nottingham is around 292km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth 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 40m.

South Western Railway and East Midlands Railways run train services between Portsmouth and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Portsmouth and Nottingham. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Nottingham. 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 10m.

National Express and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Nottingham. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Portsmouth and Nottingham. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) and arrive at East Midlands (EMA) - via Jersey (JER). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Portsmouth to Nottingham. There is however a flight that goes via Jersey (JER). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Portsmouth to Nottingham typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Southampton (SOU) 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 Portsmouth and Nottingham. The distance is around 292km (182 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 Portsmouth to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Nottingham

Transport options from Portsmouth to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
£310($365)
hourly669km (415 miles)
Train
3h 40m
£79($95)
hourly325km (202 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£14($17)
every 4 hours326km (202 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£51($60)
on demand292km (182 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