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Which bus from Cardiff to Nottingham is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Nottingham. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£19
tomorrow
£22
Friday
£28
Saturday
£36
Sunday
£31
Monday
£26
Tuesday
£29

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 06:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:40 Nottingham University North Entrance  Economy £19
FlixBus 8h 40m 07:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 8h 55m 11:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 5h 35m 08:20 Cardiff Coach Station 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 4h 55m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 02:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 9h 25m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 8h 30m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 5h 35m 08:20 Cardiff Coach Station 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 4h 55m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £27
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:15
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 25m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 8h 30m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 10h 0m 13:00 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 23:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 5h 10m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 16:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 5h 0m 13:35 Cardiff Coach Station 18:35 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:15
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 02:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 6h 30m 04:45 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 7h 25m 05:55 Cardiff Coach Station 13:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 7h 15m 06:40 Cardiff Coach Station 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £36
FlixBus 8h 25m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:15
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 1h 25m shorter, and you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 02:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 8h 25m 04:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £31
FlixBus 9h 15m 16:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 02:00 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 4h 55m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 16:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 4h 35m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 18:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:15
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 02:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 9h 25m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 8h 30m 06:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 15:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 45m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 11:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £36
National Express 8h 5m 05:15 Cardiff Coach Station 13:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:15
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel Time is 1h 40m shorter, and you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 35m 02:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 11:20 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £29
FlixBus 9h 25m 03:45 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 13:10 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £29
FlixBus 8h 45m 06:05 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 14:50 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 5h 35m 08:20 Cardiff Coach Station 13:55 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 4h 55m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 16:15 Nottingham Broadmarsh Coach Station  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Nottingham via Birmingham, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      5h 5m
      0
      06:10
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      09:55
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      10:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:15
      Nottingham
      Broadmarsh Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Nottingham is £12 on 07/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cardiff and Nottingham?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cardiff to Nottingham. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 37 daily coaches from Cardiff to Nottingham. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Cardiff and Nottingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 105 coaches from Cardiff to Nottingham, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Nottingham, with 21 offers.

All facts for Cardiff to Nottingham bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 34 times by bus from Cardiff to Nottingham in one click. Book your Cardiff to Nottingham bus ticket starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 04:30
Latest Coach 22:10
Daily Bus Connections 34 Ø
Distance 214.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Nottingham?

Every day, 34 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Nottingham. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
£19
Thursday 18/12
£22
Friday 19/12
£35
Saturday 20/12
£36
Sunday 21/12
£35
Monday 22/12
£26
Tuesday 23/12
£29
Wednesday 24/12
£31
Thursday 25/12
£36
Friday 26/12
£36
Saturday 27/12
£36
Sunday 28/12
£30
Monday 29/12
£27
Tuesday 30/12
£28
Wednesday 31/12
£32
Thursday 01/01
£29
Friday 02/01
£21
Saturday 03/01
£18
Sunday 04/01
£18
Monday 05/01
Tuesday 06/01
£13
Wednesday 07/01
£12
Thursday 08/01
Friday 09/01
£14
Saturday 10/01
£14
Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Nottingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Nottingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Nottingham. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £22.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Nottingham, with £12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Nottingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Nottingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Cardiff to Nottingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Cardiff to Nottingham are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Cardiff to Nottingham?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cardiff to Nottingham timetable.

National Express from Cardiff to Nottingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £27
Fastest Coach 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 04:30
Last Coach 22:10
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 14/12/2025

FlixBus from Cardiff to Nottingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Nottingham:

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 8h 10m
Earliest Coach 06:05
Last Coach 16:45
Daily Connections 22 Ø
Found on 15/12/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Nottingham

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cardiff and Nottingham. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cardiff to Nottingham? Compare all modes of transports from Cardiff to Nottingham.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cardiff to Nottingham

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cardiff to Nottingham. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cardiff to Nottingham bus

How much does a Cardiff Nottingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff Nottingham bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Nottingham?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £72. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Nottingham.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff Nottingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Nottingham is offered by roughly 34 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Nottingham from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Nottingham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £36. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Nottingham?

The earliest bus to Nottingham departs from Cardiff at 04:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Nottingham?

The latest bus to Nottingham departs from Cardiff at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff Nottingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Nottingham can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Nottingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Nottingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Nottingham from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Nottingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Nottingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Nottingham on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Cardiff to Nottingham?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 34 daily trips between Cardiff and Nottingham. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Nottingham?

Prices and availability for 34 trips between Cardiff and Nottingham change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Nottingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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