There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to East Sussex by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 39m£101–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk900 / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
8h 9m£27–41Drive 182.4 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to East Sussexcar 182.4 mi
3h 46m£45–64Fly, train
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EMA - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
7h 14m£86–165Bus via Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
8h 39m£40–85
Nottingham to East Sussex by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to East Sussex is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to East Sussex is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Polegate via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Nottingham and East Sussex is 199 miles. The road distance is 183.5 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to East Sussex without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Nottingham to East Sussex, including transfers.
Nottingham to East Sussex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to East Sussex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to East Sussex is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and East Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Fiennes Road via London St Pancras Intl, East Croydon, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to The Brewers Arms via Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 8h 9m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–120
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–370
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nottingham to East Sussex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Nottingham to East Sussex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to East Sussex is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Nottingham to East Sussex.
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