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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wales to Nottingham
Cheapest price
£174
Average price
£182
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wales to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wales to Nottingham will cost around £182 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £174.
Of the 15 trains that leave Wales for Nottingham every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
20:493h32Cardiff Central0:21Nottingham£1741One-way1 change- 6:403h21Cardiff Central10:01Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 7:453h16Cardiff Central11:01Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 8:453h16Cardiff Central12:01Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 9:453h18Cardiff Central13:03Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 15:453h14Cardiff Central18:59Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 16:453h14Cardiff Central19:59Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 17:453h14Cardiff Central20:59Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 11:453h15Cardiff Central15:00Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
- 7:453h16Cardiff Central11:01Nottingham£1821One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Wales to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wales to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wales to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Wales to Nottingham trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:45 Cardiff Central | 3h15 | 11:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:45 Cardiff Central | 3h16 | 12:01 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:45 Cardiff Central | 3h32 | 13:17 Nottingham | 1 change | |
| 10:45 Cardiff Central | 3h14 | 13:59 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:45 Cardiff Central | 3h17 | 15:02 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:45 Cardiff Central | 3h14 | 15:59 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:45 Cardiff Central | 3h15 | 17:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:45 Cardiff Central | 3h17 | 18:02 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:45 Cardiff Central | 3h16 | 19:01 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:45 Cardiff Central | 3h15 | 20:00 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:45 Cardiff Central | 3h16 | 21:01 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:45 Cardiff Central | 3h23 | 22:08 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:50 Cardiff Central | 3h36 | 23:26 Nottingham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:45 Cardiff Central | 3h33 | 0:18 Nottingham | 1 change | |
| 21:45 Cardiff Central | 9h54 | 7:39 Nottingham | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wales to Nottingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wales to Nottingham run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Cross Country from Wales to Nottingham trainsNorthern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Wales and Nottingham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wales to Nottingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wales 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Wales and Nottingham
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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