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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč511 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč511, while a train costs an average of Kč1917.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč1917 Average price | Kč511 Average price Cheapest | Kč1257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč787 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Nottingham costing on average Kč1298.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around Kč1298 compared to roughly Kč1257 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-41.46. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Nottingham
How to get from Cardiff to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Nottingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX509 · NX4505:40 PM8h10Cardiff, University1:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationKč4281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX509 · NX4505:40 PM8h10Cardiff, University1:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationKč4281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G0094110:45 AM3h14Cardiff Central (CDF)1:59 PMNottingham station (NOT)Kč8021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G667128:45 AM3h16Cardiff Central (CDF)12:01 PMNottingham station (NOT)Kč8021One-way0 transfers
- G01067 · G664999:45 AM3h37Cardiff Central (CDF)1:22 PMNottingham station (NOT)Kč15361One-way1 transfer
W35432+G66730 · G006889:19 AM3h43Cardiff Central (CDF)1:02 PMNottingham station (NOT)Kč22771One-way2 transfers
- NX507 · NX4506:05 AM8h15Cardiff, University2:20 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationKč4281One-way1 transfer
- NX509 · NX4502:53 PM8h17Cardiff, University11:10 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationKč4281One-way1 transfer
- NX509 · NX4504:25 AM8h20Cardiff, University12:45 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus StationKč4281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Nottingham:
A bus is Kč787 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Nottingham costing on average Kč1298.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Nottingham by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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