What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cardross?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cardross is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cardross?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cardross is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Cardross?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Cardross. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Cardross via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Cardross?

The distance between Nottingham and Cardross is 324 miles. The road distance is 298.2 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Cardross without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardross without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 34m and costs £90 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Cardross?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Nottingham to Cardross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Cardross train from?

Nottingham to Cardross train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Cardross?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cardross is to train via Preston which takes 6h 34m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Nottingham to Cardross train arrive?

Nottingham to Cardross train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Cardross?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Cardross is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Nottingham to Cardross.

How do I get a train ticket from Nottingham to Cardross?

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Where can I stay near Cardross?

There are 931+ hotels available in Cardross.

Nottingham to Cardross - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Nottingham to Cardross by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
6h 34m
£93–216
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 2m
£65–148
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 39m
£66–153
Drive 296.5 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cardrosscar 296.5 mi
5h 17m
£74–106
Train
1. Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
6h 35m
£117–260
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardrosstrain
7h 56m
£182–279
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Cardrosstrain
6h 9m
£91–179
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 35m
£89–183
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
6h 21m
£147–415
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
6h 39m
£91–208

Nottingham to Cardross by train and foot

104Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Cardross.

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cardross, Scotland?

You can take a train from Nottingham to Cardross via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £60–150 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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