There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
9h£102–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square Cbus T5
10h 36m£46–110Drive 231 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Cardigancar 231 mi
4h 44m£57–82Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain
10h 31m£154–239
Lincoln to Cardigan by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Cardigan is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Cardigan is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Fishguard & Goodwick via Nottingham and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Lincoln and Cardigan is 262 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cardigan without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Lincoln to Cardigan, including transfers.
Lincoln to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Cardigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cardigan is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £240 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Finch Square C via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lincoln Central to Ship Inn via Nottingham, Cardiff Central, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Fishguard & Goodwick Station in around 10h 31m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard & Goodwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Finch Square C
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Cardigan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Cardigan train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Cardigan is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lincoln to Cardigan.
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