There are 5 ways to get from Barry to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 42m£73–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 52m£28–51Drive 167.8 mi
- Drive from Barry to Nottinghamcar 167.8 mi
3h 3m£42–60Fly to East Midlands Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane CWL - EMA
7h 40m£42–210Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CWL - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
6h 39m£65–240
Barry to Nottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Nottingham is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3 and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Nottingham via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Barry and Nottingham is 174 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Barry to Nottingham, including transfers.
Barry to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Barry to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Nottingham is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £210 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Nottingham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £75–260
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Barry to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Barry to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Nottingham is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Barry to Nottingham.
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