There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
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Nottingham to Cardiff University by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 University is 166 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £110.
The train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Nottingham to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
Cross Country operates a train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Nottingham to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Nottingham to Cardiff University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cardiff University is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Nottingham to Cardiff University.
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