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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Cardiff

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$66

Average price

$92

Fastest journey

3 h 17 m

Average duration

3 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

214 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nottingham to Cardiff will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Cardiff on Mon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

06:00AM3h25

Nottingham

09:25AMCardiff

$661One-way

0 transfers

09:07AM3h18

Nottingham

12:25PMCardiff

$721One-way

0 transfers

08:08AM3h17

Nottingham

11:25AMCardiff

$731One-way

0 transfers

07:37AM3h35

Nottingham

11:12AMCardiff

$991One-way

0 transfers

04:07PM3h21

Nottingham

07:28PMCardiff

$1511One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 132 miles (214 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€92 Average price	€26 Average price Cheapest
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Nottingham to Cardiff train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 6:07 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C23688	On time 8:55 AM Nottingham station (NOT)	3h12	12:07 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 transfersDirect
C23691	On time 10:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT)	3h06	1:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 transfersDirect
C23694	On time 11:16 AM Nottingham station (NOT)	3h06	2:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 transfersDirect
C23697	On time 12:16 PM Nottingham station (NOT)	3h08	3:24 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)	0 transfersDirect
Y07745+C23700	On time 12:30 PM Nottingham station (NOT)	3h53	4:23 PM Cardiff Central (CDF)	1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff?

The best time to book your train from Nottingham to Cardiff is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Nottingham to Cardiff route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Nottingham to Cardiff per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Nottingham to Cardiff.

Trains

from $74

Buses

from $16

Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Cardiff

United Kingdom

Trains from Nottingham to Cardiff run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $16 (€12) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $16 (€12)

Distance

132 miles (214 km)

Average train duration

3h 18m

Cheapest ticket price

$38 (€31)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 6m

First train

05:07

Last train

20:54

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $16 (€12)

Train providers: CrossCountry and east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Cardiff trains

CrossCountry and east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Cardiff from $42 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

Train information from Nottingham to Cardiff with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $42
CrossCountry frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Cardiff

FAQs: Travel by train from Nottingham to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nottingham to Cardiff.

Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff can start from as little as $28 (€23) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Cardiff is $134 (€108); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Cardiff from Nottingham is on average 3 h 7 min for the 133 mile (214 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Nottingham to Cardiff by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Nottingham to Cardiff leaves at 4: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Nottingham to Cardiff leaves at 8: 54 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Nottingham to Cardiff which require at least one change with CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Nottingham to Cardiff train with CrossCountry or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey to Cardiff from Nottingham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 54 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cardiff Central, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cardiff from Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Nottingham to Cardiff is June.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cardiff from Nottingham including taking a train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Nottingham to Cardiff

Nottingham

Cardiff

The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to Cardiff.

Nottingham Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible public telephones: none
Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: Yes
Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
Storage CCTV: Yes

Information Desk

Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens

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