How far is Nottingham from Southampton?

The distance between Nottingham and Southampton is around 229 km (142 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nottingham to Southampton?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Nottingham, and end it at Southampton Coach Station, in Southampton.

Bus Nottingham to Southampton from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Nottingham to Southampton on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 55m	11:20pm	Southampton	Cheapest
	Bus	4:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 40m	11:05pm	Southampton University	Fastest

Next departures for Nottingham to Southampton on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	8h 30m	1:40pm	Southampton	Cheapest
Bus	4:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 40m	11:05pm	Southampton University	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	8h 15m	1:25pm	Southampton University	No tags
Bus	5:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	8h 15m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 55m	11:20pm	Southampton	No tags

Next departures for Nottingham to Southampton on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	8h 30m	1:40pm	Southampton	Cheapest
Bus	4:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 40m	11:05pm	Southampton University	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	University of Nottingham	8h 15m	1:25pm	Southampton University	No tags
Bus	5:25am	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	8h 15m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	6h 55m	11:20pm	Southampton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:37 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Nottingham to Southampton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 8 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 15mAverage Duration

223 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $63	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $665	Average Duration4h 28m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $50	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11360 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Southampton?

Stops in Nottingham

A - Coach Station

B - 34 Long Row W

C - 33 Derby Rd

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Nottingham to Southampton by bus

How far is Nottingham from Southampton?
The distance between Nottingham and Southampton is around 229 km (142 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Nottingham to Southampton?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Coach Station, in Nottingham, and end it at Southampton Coach Station, in Southampton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

No data

11-17

$37

Today

$37

11-19

$28

11-20

$34

11-21

$25

11-22

$23

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nottingham to Southampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $55 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Nottingham to Southampton?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h 15m	Avg Price$40	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 28m	Avg Price$141	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures1