How much is the bus ticket from Nottingham to Cardiff?

The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff start from £16. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Nottingham to Cardiff?

The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Cardiff is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Cardiff route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nottingham to Cardiff?

The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Cardiff at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nottingham to Cardiff?

A bus journey from Nottingham to Cardiff produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Nottingham to Cardiff from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Nottingham to Cardiff on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	10h	00:20	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Cheapest
Bus	17:00	Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station	7h 50m	00:50	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	Fastest
Bus	03:05	University of Nottingham	9h 25m	12:30	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	05:10	University of Nottingham	9h 5m	14:15	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags
Bus	06:45	University of Nottingham	8h 35m	15:20	Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:25 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Nottingham to Cardiff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

133 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £60	Average duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £115	Average duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £22	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nottingham and Cardiff?

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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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,576 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11576 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nottingham to Cardiff

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Nottingham to Cardiff?
The cheapest coach tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff start from £16. The average price for this route is around £24. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Nottingham to Cardiff?
The average bus journey time from Nottingham to Cardiff is 9h 10m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Nottingham to Cardiff route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nottingham to Cardiff?
The earliest bus departs from Nottingham to Cardiff at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nottingham to Cardiff?
A bus journey from Nottingham to Cardiff produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/12

£34

10/12

£18

Today

£13

12/12

£19

13/12

£28

14/12

£19

15/12

£16

16/12

£17

The cheapest trip from Nottingham to Cardiff was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £60 for a bus ticket from Nottingham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-15.