The cheapest and fastest buses from Nottingham to Southampton
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€23
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
229 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nottingham to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Southampton will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Nottingham to Southampton without transferring at least once.
NX450 · NX032
NX450 · NX032
NX450 · NX032
NX450 · NX032
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NX450 · NX032
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NX133 · NX160
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Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 229 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Southampton bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:10 AM Nottingham | 7h55 | 12:05 PM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:25 PM Nottingham | 6h40 | 10:05 PM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Nottingham | 6h30 | 12:00 AM Southampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Southampton
Distance 229 km |
Average bus duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Nottingham to SouthamptonYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Southampton with National Express, Megabus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Nottingham to Southampton

When departing from Nottingham, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, Nottingham, Crown Court (stop C11), Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Station Street (Ultralase), Nottingham, University of Nottingham and Nottingham, Victoria Bus Station (Bay 5). When arriving in Southampton, you can end your trip in coach stations like Southampton, East Park Terrace (Solent Conference Centre), Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton, Coach Station, Southampton, Queensway, Southampton, University and Southampton, West Park Rd.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (829 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Southampton, East Park Terrace (Solent Conference Centre), located 0.6 miles (881 m) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Nottingham to Southampton
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Sandwich Bar (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
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