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Outbound fromNottingham to Cardiff Central by train
It takes an average of 3h 21m to travel from Nottingham to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 133 miles (214 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Nottingham to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £16.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:09 | |
| Departure station | Nottingham | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
| Journey time | From 3h 4m | |
| Distance | 133 miles (214 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £16.40 | |
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Taking the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central in 3 hours 4 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 21 minutes to travel the 133 miles (214 km) from Nottingham to Cardiff Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 20 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Cardiff Central.
Book train tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £16.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Cardiff Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Nottingham to Cardiff Central is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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