What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Horncastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Horncastle. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Jubilee Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Co-op Store. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Horncastle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Horncastle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lincoln Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Horncastle?

The distance between Cardiff and Horncastle is 222 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Horncastle without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £90 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Horncastle?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Horncastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Horncastle bus from?

Cardiff to Horncastle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Horncastle train from?

Cardiff to Horncastle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Horncastle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Horncastle bus arrive?

Cardiff to Horncastle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Horncastle train arrive?

Cardiff to Horncastle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Horncastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Horncastle is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Cardiff to Horncastle.

Where can I stay near Horncastle?

There are 701+ hotels available in Horncastle.

Cardiff to Horncastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Horncastle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 40m
£90–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Co-op Storebus 151
8h 57m
£34–60
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Horncastlecar 212.4 mi
3h 55m
£53–77
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
7h 43m
£94–144

Cardiff to Horncastle by train and bus

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Distance: 220.6 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Jubilee Way via Nottingham, Lincoln Central, and Central Bus Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Jubilee Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Co-op Store in around 8h 57m.

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