What is the cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Gainsborough and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainsborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Drovers Call Care Home and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Gainsborough and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough Lea Road and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

The distance between Gainsborough and Cardiff is 217 miles. The road distance is 201.2 miles.

How do I travel from Gainsborough to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Cardiff bus from?

Gainsborough to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Gainsborough to Cardiff train from?

Gainsborough to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Gainsborough Lea Road station.

Train or bus from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Gainsborough to Cardiff is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 11m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Gainsborough to Cardiff bus arrive?

Gainsborough to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Gainsborough to Cardiff train arrive?

Gainsborough to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainsborough to Cardiff is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Gainsborough to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Gainsborough to Cardiff?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 11m
£108–169
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Meadowhalltrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
8h 28m
£39–66
Drive 200 mi
1. Drive from Gainsborough to Cardiffcar 200 mi
3h 40m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h
£113–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
9h 33m
£44–109

Gainsborough to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drovers Call Care Home to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 33m.

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