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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 2h 46m 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 Sophia Gardens via Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
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 159.9 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £75 - £210.
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 Donington Park 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 26m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.
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 £75–210 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens once a week. Tickets cost £24–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
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 46m to drive from Nottingham to Cardiff University.
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