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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m 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 Nottingham to Cardiff:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cardiff costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Cardiff
How to get from Nottingham to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM6h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:15 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM6h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station10:15 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C2133112:53 PM3h13Nottingham station (NOT)4:06 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$1491One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G011131:07 PM3h18Nottingham station (NOT)4:25 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$481One-way0 transfers
- G011142:07 PM3h19Nottingham station (NOT)5:26 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$481One-way0 transfers
- G0110912:07 PM3h18Nottingham station (NOT)3:25 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$551One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM9h00Nottingham, University of Nottingham12:10 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM9h25Nottingham, University of Nottingham10:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM7h05Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station1:05 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Cardiff:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cardiff costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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