There are 4 ways to get from Southwell to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
5h 19m£70–110Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Nottingham to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk075
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk084 / ...
8h 36m£21–32Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
6h 41m£26–45Drive 171.8 mi
- Drive from Southwell to Cardiffcar 171.8 mi
3h 9m£43–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southwell to Cardiff is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Southwell to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Southwell to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from The Minster and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Victoria Centre and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Southwell to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Cardiff Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Southwell and Cardiff is 181 miles. The road distance is 172.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southwell to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Southwell to Cardiff, including transfers.
Southwell to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Southwell to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Southwell to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England and Cardiff, 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 once a week. Tickets cost £26–45 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cardiff - North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Southwell to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Southwell to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southwell to Cardiff is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Southwell to Cardiff.
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