What is the best way to travel from Cardiff to Nottingham?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Nottingham from Cardiff?
You can get to Nottingham with just $18 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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National Express5h 40m08:15 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 10m02:10 PMCardiffCoach Station8:20 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 2:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express9h 50m010:10 PMCardiffCoach Station8:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 10:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 40m08:15 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express9h 50m010:10 PMCardiffCoach Station8:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 10:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
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National Express7h 45m04:45 PMCardiffCoach Station12:30 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus10h 0m01:00 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:00 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express8h 0m06:00 PMCardiffCoach Station2:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express7h 45m04:45 PMCardiffCoach Station12:30 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 4:45:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 30m05:10 PMCardiffCoach Station12:40 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 5:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus9h 50m01:00 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop10:50 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 45m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:15 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 15m05:15 AMCardiffCoach Station1:30 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 5:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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National Express6h 10m012:25 PMCardiffCoach Station6:35 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:25:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m012:18 PMCardiffCentral Station3:59 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:18:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 3:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m012:50 PMCardiffCentral Station4:19 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:50:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m01:18 PMCardiffCentral Station4:59 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 1:18:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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Transport for Wales4h 0m012:19 PMCardiffNinian Park Station4:19 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Ninian Park Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:19:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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National Express7h 35m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:05 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express5h 30m08:25 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 8:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express7h 30m05:30 PMCardiffCoach Station1:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 5:30:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express7h 35m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:05 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 0m04:50 AMCardiffCoach Station12:50 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express5h 30m08:25 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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FlixBus9h 15m04:45 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop2:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 4:45:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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Ryanair19h 50m011:00 AMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport6:50 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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Ryanair10h 55m011:00 AMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport9:55 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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Ryanair18h 20m05:20 PMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport11:40 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 5:20:00 PM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
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Ryanair19h 45m05:20 PMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport1:05 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 5:20:00 PM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $323 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
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Transport for Wales4h 33m08:42 AMCardiffCentral Station1:15 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:42:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
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Transport for Wales5h 33m011:50 AMCardiffCentral Station5:23 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:50:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 5:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 33m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m010:57 AMCardiffCentral Station2:53 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 10:57:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 2:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m011:25 AMCardiffCentral Station3:55 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:25:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Flights Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express7h 45m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:15 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 30m05:30 PMCardiffCoach Station1:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express6h 0m012:35 PMCardiffCoach Station6:35 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 12:35:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus10h 55m06:10 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop5:05 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 6:10:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Cardiff to Nottingham?
You can get to Nottingham from Cardiff in just 3h 29m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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National Express5h 40m08:15 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 10m02:10 PMCardiffCoach Station8:20 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 2:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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FlixBus8h 35m04:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop1:20 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2025 4:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 40m08:15 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 8:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express7h 45m04:45 PMCardiffCoach Station12:30 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 4:45:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus9h 9m02:50 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:59 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 2:50:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2025 11:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 9m
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National Express9h 50m010:10 PMCardiffCoach Station8:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2025 10:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express7h 30m05:10 PMCardiffCoach Station12:40 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 5:10:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 45m04:45 PMCardiffCoach Station12:30 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 4:45:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 0m06:00 PMCardiffCoach Station2:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 6:00:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus9h 50m01:00 PMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop10:50 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2025 1:00:00 PM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m012:50 PMCardiffCentral Station4:19 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:50:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 29m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m012:18 PMCardiffCentral Station3:59 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:18:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 3:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 41m01:18 PMCardiffCentral Station4:59 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 1:18:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 41m
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Transport for Wales4h 0m012:19 PMCardiffNinian Park Station4:19 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Ninian Park Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:19:00 PM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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National Express6h 10m012:25 PMCardiffCoach Station6:35 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 12:25:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express7h 45m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:15 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 15m05:15 AMCardiffCoach Station1:30 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 5:15:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express5h 30m08:25 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 8:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express7h 30m05:30 PMCardiffCoach Station1:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 5:30:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 35m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:05 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 56m010:57 AMCardiffCentral Station2:53 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 10:57:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 2:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 56m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 4m09:35 AMCardiffCentral Station1:39 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 9:35:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 30m011:25 AMCardiffCentral Station3:55 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:25:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Transport for Wales4h 33m08:42 AMCardiffCentral Station1:15 PMNottinghamCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Transport for Wales goes from Central Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:42:00 AM to Central Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 33m
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National Express5h 30m08:25 AMCardiffCoach Station1:55 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:25:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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National Express7h 35m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:05 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express8h 0m04:50 AMCardiffCoach Station12:50 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 4:50:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus8h 35m06:05 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop2:40 PMNottinghamUniversity North Entrance0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 6:05:00 AM to University North Entrance, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 2:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Ryanair10h 55m011:00 AMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport9:55 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $182 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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Ryanair18h 20m05:20 PMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport11:40 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 5:20:00 PM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
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Ryanair19h 45m05:20 PMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport1:05 PMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 5:20:00 PM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $323 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
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Ryanair19h 50m011:00 AMCardiff AirportCardiff Airport6:50 AMEast Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Cardiff Airport, Cardiff Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
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National Express6h 0m012:35 PMCardiffCoach Station6:35 PMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 12:35:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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National Express7h 30m05:30 PMCardiffCoach Station1:00 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 5:30:00 PM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/12/2025 1:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 45m02:30 AMCardiffCoach Station10:15 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 2:30:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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FlixBus8h 35m02:45 AMCardiffKingsway Bus Stop11:20 AMNottinghamBroadmarsh Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 8/11/2025 2:45:00 AM to Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/11/2025 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
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Bus from Cardiff to Nottingham
What are the most popular stations in Cardiff and Nottingham?
In Cardiff, you will usually depart from Central Station, Bus Interchange or National Museum, while in Nottingham you will be arriving at Beeston Centre, Station Street or University North Entrance, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Nottingham from Cardiff? With 7 connections between 4 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cardiff and Nottingham, you can pay as low as $18 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Nottingham in just 3h 29m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cardiff and Nottingham are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR), but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cardiff and Nottingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Newlyn or to Heckmondwike, and look at flights from Cardiff Airport, and landing at East Midlands Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cardiff to Nottingham?
The most popular companies between Cardiff and Nottingham, are National Express, FlixBus and Great Western Railway (GWR). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales
Airlines: Ryanair
All you need to know when you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cardiff to Nottingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cardiff to Nottingham
How can I reach Nottingham from Cardiff?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Nottingham from Cardiff.
How far is Nottingham from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff and Nottingham is 133.0 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cardiff and Nottingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 36 kgs, and a flight 53 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cardiff to Nottingham?
You can get to Nottingham with just $18 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Nottingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Nottingham in just 3h 29m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
More routes to Cardiff and to Nottingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cardiff and to Nottingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Cardiff
- Bath to Cardiff
- Birmingham to Cardiff
- Bournemouth to Cardiff
- Bradford to Cardiff
- Bristol to Cardiff
- Cambridge to Cardiff
- Edinburgh to Cardiff
- Glasgow to Cardiff
- Leeds to Cardiff
- Liverpool to Cardiff
- London to Cardiff
- Manchester to Cardiff
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff
- Newquay to Cardiff
- Norwich to Cardiff
- Nottingham to Cardiff
- Poole to Cardiff
- Portsmouth to Cardiff
- Reading to Cardiff
- Southampton to Cardiff
- Swansea to Cardiff
- Swindon to Cardiff
- Tenby to Cardiff
- Zurich to Cardiff
- Trips to Nottingham
- Aberdeen to Nottingham
- Birmingham Airport to Nottingham
- Bradford to Nottingham
- Bristol to Nottingham
- Cambridge to Nottingham
- Coventry to Nottingham
- Leeds to Nottingham
- Leicester to Nottingham
- Liverpool to Nottingham
- London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham
- London to Nottingham
- Luton Airport to Nottingham
- Manchester to Nottingham
- Middlesbrough to Nottingham
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Nottingham
- Newquay to Nottingham
- Northampton to Nottingham
- Oxford to Nottingham
- Paris to Nottingham
- Plymouth to Nottingham
- Sheffield to Nottingham
- West Drayton to Nottingham