How to get from Nottingham to Southampton
- 227 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 48m
1 transfer
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nottingham to Southampton. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 48m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 227 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
227 km
Nottingham to Southampton: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Nottingham → London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus
FlixBus·4h - 2London Heathrow Airport T5 - → SouthamptonbusFlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 6h 55m€16Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nottingham to Southampton works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nottingham to London Heathrow Airport T5 -, about 4h. Transfer in London Heathrow Airport T5 - and continue by FlixBus bus on to Southampton (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 48m, 1 transfer.
Nottingham to Southampton: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Southampton?
The most useful route takes about 6h 48m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Nottingham to Southampton?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Southampton from Nottingham?
About 227 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nottingham to Southampton cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nottingham to Southampton?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Nottingham to Southampton without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 48m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Southampton?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026