There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe 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 Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
8h 4m£110–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
8h 33m£37–62Drive 235 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Mablethorpecar 235 mi
4h 22m£58–84Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Grimsby Towntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
9h 27m£90–146
Cardiff to Mablethorpe by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mablethorpe station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mablethorpe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Skegness via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Cardiff and Mablethorpe is 267 miles. The road distance is 236.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe, including transfers.
Cardiff to Mablethorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Mablethorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mablethorpe, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Nottingham, Skegness, and Bus Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.
- 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 Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Grimsby Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- 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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Mablethorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Cardiff to Mablethorpe train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Mablethorpe is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cardiff to Mablethorpe.
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