The average bus between Nottingham and Cardiff University takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nottingham to Cardiff University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Nottingham and Cardiff University. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff University at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Cardiff University station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Nottingham to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
The distance between Nottingham and Cardiff University is 214.9 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 6h 6m.