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Cardiff Bay to Nottingham train prices and times

Planning a journey from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £40.80, with average prices for this route around £40.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
23:54 9h 30m, No direct Cardiff Bay	09:24 +1 Nottingham		Find Tickets
23:54 10h 5m, No direct Cardiff Bay	09:59 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Cardiff Bay to Nottingham train route details

First train

07:26

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Cardiff Bay

Arrival station

Nottingham

Journey time

3h 33m

Distance

216 km

Price

£40.80*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Cardiff Bay to Nottingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cardiff Bay to Nottingham train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Cardiff Bay to Nottingham train prices and times

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