There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Sussex by train, bus, or car
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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 London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heathtrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 8m£115–158Drive 179.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Nottingham to Sussexcar 179.8 mi
3h 1m£45–64Bus
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk900 / ...
6h 56m£52–68
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Sussex is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Sussex is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Whitewood Stores via Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Sussex. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Haywards Heath via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Nottingham and Sussex is 175 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Sussex without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £110 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Nottingham to Sussex, including transfers.
Nottingham to Sussex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Sussex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Sussex is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £70 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Sussex, England?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Sussex via London St Pancras Intl and Haywards Heath in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Haywards Heath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–28
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Sussex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.
Nottingham to Sussex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Sussex is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Nottingham to Sussex.
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