4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Nottingham will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 6 trains that leave Cardiff for Nottingham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G008446:403h19Cardiff Central (CDF)9:59Nottingham station (NOT)£471One-way0 changes- G009387:453h15Cardiff Central (CDF)11:00Nottingham station (NOT)£471One-way0 changes
- G667128:453h16Cardiff Central (CDF)12:01Nottingham station (NOT)£471One-way0 changes
- G01067 · G664999:453h37Cardiff Central (CDF)13:22Nottingham station (NOT)£791One-way1 change
W35432+G66730 · G006889:193h43Cardiff Central (CDF)13:02Nottingham station (NOT)£791One-way2 changes
- G009387:453h15Cardiff Central (CDF)11:00Nottingham station (NOT)£471One-way0 changes
- G667128:453h16Cardiff Central (CDF)12:01Nottingham station (NOT)£471One-way0 changes
- G008446:403h19Cardiff Central (CDF)9:59Nottingham station (NOT)£471One-way0 changes
- G01067+
C213009:453h32Cardiff Central (CDF)13:17Nottingham station (NOT)£1111One-way1 change - G01067 · G664999:453h37Cardiff Central (CDF)13:22Nottingham station (NOT)£791One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 214 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£49 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Nottingham trains for today, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00921 | On time 16:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h15 | 20:00 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 7 July | |||||
| G00844 | 6:40 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h19 | 9:59 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00938 | 7:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h15 | 11:00 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66712 | 8:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h16 | 12:01 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W35432+G66730 · G00688 | 9:19 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h43 | 13:02 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2 changes | |
| G01067 · G66499 | 9:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h37 | 13:22 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
| G01067+C21300 | 9:45 Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h32 | 13:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Nottingham
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Trains from Cardiff to Nottingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 4h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 20:54 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Cardiff to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Nottingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Nottingham
Most Cardiff to Nottingham trains use the Cardiff Central to Nottingham station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Nottingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cathays from Cardiff city centre
Cathays train station facilities and services
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Which Nottingham station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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