Trains from Nottingham to Cardiff

Nottingham to Cardiff train information

Nottingham Cardiff train map

Train duration 3h28m
Arrival Cardiff, Wales
Departure Nottingham, England
Distance 134 Miles
  • There are many train companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you can see the trains from Nottingham in England to Cardiff in Wales as well as the train operator for this journey.
  • On average, the journey takes around 3h28m by train because of the 134 miles to travel to Cardiff from Nottingham. The journey time will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops.
  • Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Nottingham to Cardiff train tickets

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Nottingham - Cardiff: the best time to book cheap trains

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The Prices for train tickets Nottingham to Cardiff are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 3 days in advance, you can find tickets from £34 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £53 for your train. Thus, you may save 36% on the price of your ticket by booking 3 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Nottingham to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Nottingham and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Nottingham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Nottingham Cardiff train ticket.

  • The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

    You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

    As an example, train tickets from Nottingham to Cardiff cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Cardiff to Nottingham, the railcard will have paid for itself.

  • All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Nottingham to Cardiff train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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