The distance between Southampton and Nottingham is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southampton 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 from Southampton (SOU) to East Midlands (EMA).
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Nottingham Station Street.
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($415).
The distance between Southampton and Nottingham is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Southampton and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Nottingham is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £350 ($415).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Nottingham, 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 Southampton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton 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 25m.
South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Nottingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Southampton and Nottingham. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton 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 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Nottingham. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Southampton 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 Southampton to Nottingham. There is however a flight that goes via Jersey (JER). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Southampton 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southampton and Nottingham. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £83 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 45m | £350($415) | hourly | 638km (397 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £83($100) | hourly | 334km (207 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 45m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 324km (201 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £15($18) | every 4 hours | 330km (205 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £31($37) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.