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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of kr272 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. 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 kr272, while a train costs an average of kr691.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr691 Average price | kr272 Average price Cheapest | kr386 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m 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 kr419 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cardiff costing on average kr691.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
Tickets start at around kr691 compared to roughly kr386 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-304.53. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 3h 6m 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 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.
NX152 · NX11112:45 PM7h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station7:45 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardenskr1721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX152 · NX11112:45 PM7h00Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station7:45 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardenskr1721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G010988:07 AM3h18Nottingham station (NOT)11:25 AMCardiff Central (CDF)kr3191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G011019:07 AM3h19Nottingham station (NOT)12:26 PMCardiff Central (CDF)kr3191One-way0 transfers
- G010957:04 AM3h21Nottingham station (NOT)10:25 AMCardiff Central (CDF)kr3191One-way0 transfers
- G00742 · W29847+
G395936:00 AM3h59Nottingham station (NOT)9:59 AMCardiff Central (CDF)kr6991One-way2 transfers
- NX150 · NX100 · NX2028:55 AM7h35Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station4:30 PMCardiff, Sophia Gardenskr2231One-way2 transfers
- NX450 · NX5095:30 PM9h15Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station2:45 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardenskr2801One-way1 transfer
- NX450 · NX5074:05 AM7h45Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station11:50 AMCardiff, Sophia Gardenskr3711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Cardiff:
A bus is kr419 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Cardiff costing on average kr691.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 21m.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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