There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
5h 3m£97–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
8h 22m£42–96Drive 178.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Nottinghamshirecar 178.4 mi
3h 15m£44–63
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Savile Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Canal Street and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nottingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Cardiff and Nottinghamshire is 184 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire, including transfers.
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nottinghamshire, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Savile Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, Victoria Centre, and Victoria Bus Station in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire.
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