There are 5 ways to get from Bridgend to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)train Maesteg - Ebbw Vale Town / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 43m£76–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 15m£30–50Drive 174.8 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Nottinghamcar 174.8 mi
3h£44–63Fly
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane CWL - EMA
8h 50m£55–226Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Bridgend to Crewetrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 40m£82–129
Bridgend to Nottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Nottingham is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Nottingham via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Bridgend and Nottingham is 186 miles. The road distance is 175.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Bridgend to Nottingham, including transfers.
Bridgend to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Bridgend to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Nottingham is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Nottingham, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Nottingham via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–270
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bridgend to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bridgend to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Bridgend to Nottingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Nottingham is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Bridgend to Nottingham.
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