How far is Cardiff from Nottingham?

The distance covered from Cardiff to Nottingham is 215 km (134 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Nottingham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Coach Station, in Nottingham.

Bus Cardiff to Nottingham from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cardiff to Nottingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:05am	Lloyd George Avenue	13h 30m	7:35pm	Nottingham	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Lloyd George Avenue	10h 20m	3:50am	Nottingham	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Lloyd George Avenue	10h 10m	7:25pm	33 Derby Rd	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Lloyd George Avenue	10h 20m	7:35pm	Nottingham	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Lloyd George Avenue	8h 30m	8:45pm	33 Derby Rd	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Nottingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

214 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $123	Average Duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $607	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $34	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Nottingham?

Stops in Cardiff

A
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
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B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10
C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK
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D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK
E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK
F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK

Stops in Nottingham

A
Coach Station
Broad March Bus Station, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1
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B
34 Long Row W
34 Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DR, UK
C
33 Derby Rd
33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG7 2QB, UK
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FlixBus

3.5/511,386 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11386 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $31

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cardiff to Nottingham by bus

How far is Cardiff from Nottingham?
The distance covered from Cardiff to Nottingham is 215 km (134 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Nottingham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Sophia Gardens, in Cardiff, and end it at Coach Station, in Nottingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$27

11-19

$27

Today

$27

11-21

$29

11-22

$33

11-23

$40

11-24

$34

11-25

$30

The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Nottingham was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Nottingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $115 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Nottingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-21.