Bus Tickets from Cardiff to Nottingham

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TodayMay 12
TomorrowMay 13
from $27
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: University of Nottingham
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: May 14 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: University of Nottingham
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: University of Nottingham
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 13 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Nottingham
    Destination location: Nottingham (Phoenix Park P+R)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Nottingham.

Bus
Average Price$15 - $76Average Duration8h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$45 - $154Average Duration3h 14m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$25 - $25Average Duration2h 30m
9kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Nottingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nottingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
$25Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Nottingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$31
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance133 miles (214 km)
Latest bus departure5:15pm

Cardiff to Nottingham Bus

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

Best price found
05/10
$32
05/11
$20
Today
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05/13
$27
05/14
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05/15
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05/16
$28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Nottingham was searched and found on May 11, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $52 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 $27 which is on 2025-05-13.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Cardiff to Nottingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cardiff to Nottingham, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Cardiff to Nottingham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Bus from Cardiff to Nottingham

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Train from Cardiff to Nottingham

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