There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire by train, bus, or car
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Cardiff to Nottinghamshire by train, bus, and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Savile Road via Canal Street and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Nottingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Cardiff and Nottinghamshire is 184 miles. The road distance is 179.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire, including transfers.
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Nottinghamshire, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 3h 16m. 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.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- 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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Cardiff to Nottinghamshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Cardiff to Nottinghamshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Nottinghamshire is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Nottinghamshire.
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