There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central
3h 18m£30–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station150 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
5h 45m£22–65Drive 158.9 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Cardiff158.9 mi
2h 45m£40–58
Nottingham to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £65 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nottingham and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Nottingham and Cardiff is 165 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £150.
The train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Nottingham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cardiff, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 45m.
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Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Nottingham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Nottingham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cardiff is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Nottingham to Cardiff.
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