There are 5 ways to get from Cardigan to Lincoln by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
8h 16m£204–292Drive 229.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardigan to Lincolncar 229.5 mi
4h 44m£57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
10h 39m£109–149Train
- Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewetrain Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
10h 6m£222–314Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from The Gateway to Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lincoln Centraltrain
10h 52m£144–195
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Lincoln is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Lincoln is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Lincoln station. However, there are services departing from Synod Inn and arriving at Rail Station Car Park via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardigan to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Clunderwen and arriving at Lincoln Central via Cardiff Central and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Cardigan and Lincoln is 315 miles. The road distance is 230.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Lincoln without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 8h 16m and costs £200 - £300.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cardigan to Lincoln, including transfers.
Cardigan to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Cardigan to Lincoln train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Clunderwen station.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Lincoln is to train via Cardiff which takes 8h 16m and costs £200 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £150 and takes 10h 39m.
What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Lincoln, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Lincoln Central via Clunderwen, Cardiff Central, and Nottingham in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cardigan to Rail Station Car Park via Synod Inn, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 39m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Clunderwen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Fishguard Harbour to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- 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
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from The Gateway to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
Cardigan to Lincoln bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardigan to Lincoln train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Lincoln is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cardigan to Lincoln.
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