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How to get fromNottingham to Cardiff Airport (CWL)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nottingham to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 304 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    4h 44m
    £76–110

  2. Bus, line 304 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Cardiff Airportbus bus 304
    6h 19m
    £30–49

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Nottingham to Cardiff Airport (CWL)rideshare rideshare 169.9 mi
    3h 7m

  4. Drive  169.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nottingham to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car 169.9 mi
    3h 7m
    £42–61

  5. Fly from East Midlands Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane EMA - CWL
    10h 10m
    £45–237

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHX - CWL
    5h 52m
    £67–254

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    6h 41m
    £80–269

Nottingham to Cardiff Airport (CWL) by train and bus

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales?

You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Cardiff Airport via Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Jet2.com fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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