There are 6 ways to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
4h 2m£97–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 25m£29–98Drive 177.4 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Nottinghamcar 177.4 mi
3h 10m£44–63Fly to East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane SOU - EMA
6h 31m£99–238Bus, train
- Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 40mFly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 51m£123–264
Portsmouth to Nottingham by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham is to bus which costs £29 - £100 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Nottingham via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Nottingham is 203 miles. The road distance is 178.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Nottingham is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £100 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Nottingham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 25m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–490
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £85–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from City Shops South to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth to Nottingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Nottingham is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portsmouth to Nottingham.
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