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 Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 54m£90–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
7h 46m£32–54Drive 208.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lincolnshirecar 208.3 mi
3h 49m£52–75Train 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£94–143
Cardiff to Lincolnshire by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lincolnshire is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 46m.
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 St Margaret's Bus Station and Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 54m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to New Road via Nottingham, Lincoln Central, and Central Bus Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Abbey Lane via St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Central Bus Station in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Crewe to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Lincolnshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus 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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