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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Nottingham

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£71

Average price

£99

Fastest journey

4 h 9 m

Average duration

4 h 22 m

Trains per day

Distance

229 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Southampton to Nottingham will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.

Fast trains

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

These direct trains cover the 229 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 9 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.

13:154h09

Southampton

17:24Nottingham

£711One-way

0 changes

05:154h18

Southampton

09:33Nottingham

£721One-way

0 changes

05:004h53

Southampton

09:53Nottingham

£1091One-way

0 changes

08:154h09

Southampton

12:24Nottingham

£1431One-way

0 changes

Southampton to Nottingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
CrossCountryCrossCountry	05:15 Southampton	4h18	09:33 Nottingham	0 changesDirect
CrossCountryCrossCountry	08:15 Southampton	4h09	12:24 Nottingham	0 changesDirect
South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway	05:00 Southampton	4h53	09:53 Nottingham	0 changesDirect
CrossCountryCrossCountry	13:15 Southampton	4h09	17:24 Nottingham	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to Nottingham

Trains from Southampton to Nottingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £15 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

228 km

Average train duration

4h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

£28

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 1m

First train

05:00

Last train

16:15

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train providers: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Great Western Rail trains Southampton to Nottingham

Travel to Nottingham from Southampton from £34 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains and Great Western Rail! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Southampton and Nottingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Southampton to Nottingham train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 4 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £50
CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Southampton to Nottingham train information with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 52 min
Cheapest Price: £34

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Southampton to Nottingham train information with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 4 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: £40

FAQs: Southampton to Nottingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to Nottingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Nottingham.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Nottingham can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to Nottingham is £82; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Southampton to Nottingham is on average 3 h 56 min for the 141 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Southampton to Nottingham by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to Nottingham leaves at 04: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to Nottingham leaves at 21: 40.

There are 7 trains a day from Southampton to Nottingham which require at least one change with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or South Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Nottingham. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Southampton to Nottingham.

Take the Southampton to Nottingham train with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or South Western Railway. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Southampton and Nottingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 40.

A trip to Nottingham from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 56 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to Nottingham is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Nottingham from Southampton including taking a coach or train.