There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Skegness by train or car
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Cardiff to Skegness by train
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 34m.
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 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 train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central 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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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.
- 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
- 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
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