There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to University of Nottingham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
3h 39m£42–153Bus via Phoenix Park Interchange
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park InterchangeUk075
7h 27m£14–35Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station150 / ...
6h 8m£24–66Drive 159 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to University of Nottingham159 mi
2h 44m£41–58
Cardiff to University of Nottingham by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to University of Nottingham is to bus via Phoenix Park Interchange which costs £13 - £35 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to University of Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to University of Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Tennis Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to University of Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at University of Nottingham Tram Stop via Nottingham Station Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Cardiff and University of Nottingham is 167 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to University of Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Cardiff to University of Nottingham, including transfers.
Cardiff to University of Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to University of Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to University of Nottingham is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and University of Nottingham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–150 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to University of Nottingham via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Tennis Centre in around 6h 8m.
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Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to University of Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to University of Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to University of Nottingham is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cardiff to University of Nottingham.
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