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The average train between Cardiff and Nottingham takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Nottingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Nottingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
Cardiff to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Nottingham is 214.4 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
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