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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 $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Nottingham
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Nottingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Nottingham:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Nottingham costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 3h 15m 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.
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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.
3:45 PM 8h25 Cardiff 12:10 AM Nottingham $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:45 PM 8h25 Cardiff 12:10 AM Nottingham $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 PM 7h35 Cardiff 12:35 AM Nottingham $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:53 PM 8h17 Cardiff 11:10 PM Nottingham $25 1 One-way 0 transfers4:15 AM 8h35 Cardiff 12:50 PM Nottingham $28 1 One-way 0 transfers3:53 PM 8h17 Cardiff 12:10 AM Nottingham $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Nottingham:
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Nottingham costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 27 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 FlixBus, National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Nottingham by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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