There are 4 ways to get from Pontypridd to Nottingham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
4h 48m£74–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
6h 30m£34–56Drive 161.8 mi
- Drive from Pontypridd to Nottinghamcar 161.8 mi
2h 57m£40–58Fly
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane CWL - EMA
9h 3m£49–221
Pontypridd to Nottingham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontypridd to Nottingham is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pontypridd to Nottingham is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontypridd to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Catherine Street E2 and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Kingsway Hilton GP, Cardiff Bridge KQ and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontypridd to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd and arriving at Nottingham via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Pontypridd and Nottingham is 178 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Pontypridd to Nottingham, including transfers.
Pontypridd to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Pontypridd to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Pontypridd to Nottingham is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Pontypridd, Wales and Nottingham, 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 twice a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £80–270
Flights from Cardiff Airport to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
- 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
- +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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Pontypridd to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Pontypridd to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontypridd to Nottingham is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Pontypridd to Nottingham.
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