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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£15

Average price

£27

Fastest journey

6 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h 13 m

Buses per day

Distance

229 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Southampton will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Nottingham for Southampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 229 km distance in an average of 8 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 10 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:107h25

Nottingham

12:35Southampton

£151One-way

0 changes

17:306h50

Nottingham

00:20Southampton

£231One-way

0 changes

18:507h40

Nottingham

02:30Southampton

£271One-way

0 changes

21:3010h55

Nottingham

08:25Southampton

£421One-way

0 changes

Nottingham to Southampton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	18:50 Nottingham	7h40	02:30 Southampton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	05:10 Nottingham	7h25	12:35 Southampton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	21:30 Nottingham	10h55	08:25 Southampton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	17:30 Nottingham	6h50	00:20 Southampton	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Southampton

Buses from Nottingham to Southampton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

228 km

Average bus duration

8h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 50m

First bus

03:35

Last bus

21:30

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Nottingham to Southampton

For as little as £7 you can travel by coach between Nottingham and Southampton with National Express and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Nottingham to Southampton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Nottingham to Southampton coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £13

FAQs: Nottingham to Southampton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Nottingham to Southampton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Southampton.

Cheap coach tickets from Nottingham to Southampton can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Nottingham to Southampton is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Southampton from Nottingham is on average 5 h 5 min for the 141 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Nottingham to Southampton by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Nottingham to Southampton leaves at 03: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Nottingham to Southampton leaves at 22: 20.

Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Nottingham to Southampton with Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Nottingham to Southampton coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Nottingham to Southampton to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Southampton Airport Parkway, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to Southampton by coach is October.

You have options as you can travel to Southampton from Nottingham 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Southampton

Nottingham

Southampton

The major coach station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St for your trip from Nottingham to Southampton.

Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St