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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nottingham to Southampton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$18

tomorrow

$20

Sunday

$19

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$17

Wednesday

$16

Thursday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 40m	4:25 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:05 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:25:00 PM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	6h 55m	4:25 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:20 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:25 PM	Southampton		Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 AM to , Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	7h 0m	4:20 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	8h 10m	12:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 20m	12:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	7:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
National Express	7h 5m	1:45 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	8:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 1:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 40m	6:50 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	1:30 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	5:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	6h 30m	4:50 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 4:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	6h 25m	8:35 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	3:00 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 8:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 35m	5:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:05 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
National Express	7h 35m	6:15 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	1:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
National Express	7h 40m	7:10 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	2:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 45m	6:15 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	1:00 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 6:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
National Express	6h 50m	10:40 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	5:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 0m	7:20 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	2:20 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	6h 55m	9:00 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	3:55 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 0m	5:25 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:25:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	5:45 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	12:50 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	7h 0m	7:20 AM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	2:20 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 7:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 5m	4:30 PM	Nottingham	Broadmarsh Bus Station	11:35 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from National Express goes from Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 15m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:25 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	8h 30m	5:10 AM	Nottingham	University North Entrance	1:40 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Nottingham to Southampton is $15 on 12/1/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Nottingham and Southampton

See here how frequent the connections between Nottingham and Southampton are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily buses from Nottingham to Southampton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Nottingham and Southampton.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 44 buses from Nottingham to Southampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Nottingham and Southampton, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nottingham to Southampton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Nottingham to Southampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nottingham to Southampton starting from $15!

Cheapest Bus	$15
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	141.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Nottingham to Southampton

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Nottingham for Southampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$20

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

$19

Monday 12/08

$15

Tuesday 12/09

$17

Wednesday 12/10

$16

Thursday 12/11

$21

Friday 12/12

$24

Saturday 12/13

$32

Sunday 12/14

$21

Monday 12/15

$21

Tuesday 12/16

$21

Wednesday 12/17

$20

Thursday 12/18

$22

Friday 12/19

$22

Saturday 12/20

$37

Sunday 12/21

$29

Monday 12/22

$27

Tuesday 12/23

$32

Wednesday 12/24

$33

Thursday 12/25

$107

Friday 12/26

$77

Saturday 12/27

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 $15, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nottingham to Southampton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $20.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nottingham to Southampton, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Nottingham to Southampton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nottingham to Southampton

These are the most booked bus companies between Nottingham to Southampton from our users.

National Express from Nottingham to Southampton

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

Cheapest Price	$15
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Last Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

FlixBus from Nottingham to Southampton

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

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:10 AM
Last Bus	4:25 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Nottingham and Southampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Nottingham and Southampton.

Station Street

Broadmarsh Bus Station

Broad Marsh Shopping Centre 49

University South Entrance

University South Entrance (Stop UN07)

Trent University

Clifton

Queens Medical Centre

South Rd

Bus Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Nottingham to Southampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Nottingham to Southampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Nottingham to Southampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nottingham to Southampton bus

How much does a Nottingham Southampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 6h 35m to reach Southampton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Southampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Nottingham to Southampton each day?

Every day, the Nottingham to Southampton bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Nottingham to Southampton take?

The fastest bus from Nottingham to Southampton is offered by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nottingham to Southampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Southampton from Nottingham starts at 4:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Nottingham to Southampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Nottingham for Southampton starts at 6:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Nottingham Southampton route?

When traveling by bus from Nottingham to Southampton, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Nottingham to Southampton bus route?

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 Nottingham Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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

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

More bus routes to Nottingham and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nottingham and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!