There are 2 ways to get from Nottingham to Cardiff Bay by train or car
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Nottingham to Cardiff Bay by train
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The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
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 Bay is 165 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff Bay 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 Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cardiff Bay is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Nottingham to Cardiff Bay.
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What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–150 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
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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