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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Wales is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Wales is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Donington Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Wales?

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.

How far is it from Nottingham to Wales?

The distance between Nottingham and Wales is 165 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Wales without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £210.

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

The train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Wales bus from?

Nottingham to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Donington Park station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Wales train from?

Nottingham to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Wales?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Wales is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Nottingham to Wales bus arrive?

Nottingham to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Nottingham to Wales train arrive?

Nottingham to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Wales is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Nottingham to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1636+ hotels available in Wales.

Nottingham to Wales - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Nottingham to Wales by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
3h 18m
£75–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Sophia Gardensbus D8
5h 38m
£28–40
Drive 158.9 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cardiffcar 158.9 mi
2h 46m
£39–56

Nottingham to Wales by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and 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.

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