There are 3 ways to get from Porthcawl to Nottingham by train, bus, or car
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 Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
5h 17m£101–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
8h 12m£42–97Drive 181.4 mi
- Drive from Porthcawl to Nottinghamcar 181.4 mi
3h 8m£45–64
Porthcawl to Nottingham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Nottingham is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Nottingham is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Nottingham station. However, there are services departing from Griffin Park and arriving at Broad Marsh Bus Station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Porthcawl to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Nottingham via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Porthcawl and Nottingham is 193 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Nottingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Porthcawl to Nottingham, including transfers.
Porthcawl to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Porthcawl to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Porthcawl to Nottingham is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Porthcawl, Wales and Nottingham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffin Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 6, Sarn Odeon, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Porthcawl to Nottingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Porthcawl to Nottingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Nottingham is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Porthcawl to Nottingham.
There are 1790+ hotels available in Nottingham.










