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Which bus from Nottingham to Southampton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Nottingham to Southampton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £18
tomorrow
from £16
Thursday
from £13
Friday
from £16
Saturday
from £14
Sunday
from £15
Monday
from £12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 40m 05:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 12:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 50m 16:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:35 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 6h 30m 18:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 01:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 40m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:05 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 55m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 40m 05:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 12:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 6h 50m 16:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:35 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 7h 45m 03:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 8h 15m 05:10 Nottingham University North Entrance 13:25 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 30m 05:10 Nottingham University North Entrance 13:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 18:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 01:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 6h 50m 16:45 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:35 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 6h 25m 20:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 03:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 40m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:05 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £19
FlixBus 6h 55m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £19

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 17:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 00:05 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 0m 04:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 6h 40m 18:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 6h 40m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:05 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £24
FlixBus 6h 55m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Southampton via Leicester, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      16:25
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      17:20
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 20m
      0
      17:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      00:05
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 40m 18:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £14
National Express 7h 20m 12:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 19:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 35m 17:30 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 00:05 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 40m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:05 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £21
FlixBus 6h 55m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 30m 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 22:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 40m 18:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 6h 25m 20:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 03:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 40m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:05 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £21
FlixBus 6h 55m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Nottingham to Southampton via Leicester, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      16:25
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      17:20
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      6h 20m
      0
      17:45
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      00:05
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 25m 11:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 19:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 6h 40m 18:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 01:30 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £12
National Express 7h 0m 04:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 40m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:05 Southampton Burgess Road  Economy £15
FlixBus 6h 55m 16:25 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station 23:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Nottingham to Southampton is £12 on 19/09/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Nottingham and Southampton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Nottingham to Southampton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Nottingham to Southampton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Nottingham and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 48 coaches from Nottingham to Southampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Southampton, with 14 offers.

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All facts for Nottingham to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 19 times by bus from Nottingham to Southampton in one click. Book your Nottingham to Southampton bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 03:35
Latest Coach 20:35
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 228.0 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Southampton?

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave Nottingham for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 26/08/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 25/08
Tuesday 26/08
£18
Wednesday 27/08
£16
Thursday 28/08
£13
Friday 29/08
£16
Saturday 30/08
£14
Sunday 31/08
£21
Monday 01/09
£12
Tuesday 02/09
£12
Wednesday 03/09
£12
Thursday 04/09
£14
Friday 05/09
£13
Saturday 06/09
£13
Sunday 07/09
£12
Monday 08/09
£12
Tuesday 09/09
£12
Wednesday 10/09
£12
Thursday 11/09
£12
Friday 12/09
£12
Saturday 13/09
£13
Sunday 14/09
£13
Monday 15/09
£12
Tuesday 16/09
Wednesday 17/09
£12
Thursday 18/09
£12
Friday 19/09
£12
Saturday 20/09
£12
Sunday 21/09

The cheapest time to travel from Nottingham to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nottingham to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Nottingham to Southampton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £12.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Southampton, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Nottingham to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Nottingham to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Nottingham to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Nottingham to Southampton are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Nottingham to Southampton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Nottingham to Southampton timetable.

National Express from Nottingham to Southampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Nottingham to Southampton:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 03:35
Last Coach 20:35
Daily Connections 13 Ø
Found on 25/08/2025

FlixBus from Nottingham to Southampton

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Nottingham to Southampton:

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 6h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:10
Last Coach 16:25
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 25/08/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Southampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Nottingham and Southampton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Nottingham to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Nottingham to Southampton.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Nottingham to Southampton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Nottingham to Southampton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Nottingham to Southampton bus

How much does a Nottingham Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Nottingham Southampton bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nottingham to Southampton?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £59. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Southampton.

How many connections are available for the Nottingham Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Nottingham to Southampton is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from Nottingham take?

The quickest coach from Nottingham to Southampton is provided by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from Nottingham at 03:35. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Nottingham to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from Nottingham at 20:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Nottingham Southampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Nottingham to Southampton can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Nottingham and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Southampton from Nottingham?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Nottingham Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nottingham Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nottingham to Southampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nottingham to Southampton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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