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4.6Travel 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.
NX111 · NX1805:10 PM7h30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:40 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX111 · NX1805:10 PM7h30Cardiff, Sophia Gardens12:40 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX112 · NX15211:20 AM4h55Cardiff, Sophia Gardens4:15 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX111 · NX1508:20 AM5h35Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1:55 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- NX111 · NX1501:40 PM6h40Cardiff, Sophia Gardens8:20 PMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$201One-way1 transfer
- NX507 · NX4506:00 PM7h50Cardiff, Sophia Gardens1:50 AMNottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station$231One-way1 transfer
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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m 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 $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Nottingham costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Nottingham:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Nottingham costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 32 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 Megabus, National Express, 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 CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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