How to travel from Winchester to Nottingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Nottingham is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Winchester to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Woking then take the bus to Nottingham Station Street.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance247km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Nottingham

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Nottingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Winchester and Nottingham is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Winchester and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester 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 10m.

South Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Winchester 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Nottingham. We recommend that you drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Nottingham. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Winchester and Nottingham. The distance is around 247km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Nottingham

Transport options from Winchester to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£74($88)
hourly314km (195 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 30m
£110($130)
every 4 hours305km (189 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 50m
£30($35)
every 4 hours319km (198 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£43($51)
on demand247km (153 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