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How to get fromCardiff Central Station to Granthamby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Central Station to Grantham by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
    3h 26m
    £83–160
  2. Drive  172.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff Central Station to Granthamcar car 172.2 mi
    3h 24m
    £43–62
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane CWL - EMA
    9h 31m
    £55–229
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    4h 12m
    £82–121

Cardiff Central Station to Grantham by train and subway

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff Central Station, Wales and Grantham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Grantham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) twice daily.

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