There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 56m£107–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
9h 16m£42–104Drive 208.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lincolnshirecar 208.3 mi
3h 49m£51–74Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
8h 1m£106–168
Cardiff to Lincolnshire by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lincolnshire. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Abbey Lane via Birmingham Coach Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lincolnshire. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lincoln Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Cardiff and Lincolnshire is 220 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire, including transfers.
Cardiff to Lincolnshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Lincolnshire train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Church Road via Nottingham, Lincoln Central, and Central Bus Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Abbey Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 9h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Lincolnshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Lincolnshire train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lincolnshire is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Cardiff to Lincolnshire.
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