There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Skegness 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
6h 19m£108–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
11h 2m£39–69Drive 222.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Skegnesscar 222.9 mi
4h 34m£56–81
Cardiff to Skegness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Skegness via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Cardiff and Skegness is 246 miles. The road distance is 224.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Cardiff to Skegness, including transfers.
Cardiff to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 2m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skegness via Nottingham in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 2m.
- 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
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Skegness is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cardiff to Skegness.
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