There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Cardigan by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwentrain
8h 58m£200–297Drive 231 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln to Cardigancar 231 mi
4h 44m£58–83Bus
- 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
10h 16m£105–152Train
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbourtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Fishguard Harbour
9h 51m£216–314Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
10h 43m£145–198
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Cardigan is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 44m.
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 Synod Inn via Birmingham Coach Station and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Clunderwen via Nottingham and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
The distance between Lincoln and Cardigan is 315 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cardigan without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 8h 58m and costs £200 - £300.
It takes approximately 8h 58m 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 train via Cardiff which takes 8h 58m and costs £200 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £160 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Cardigan, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cardigan via Nottingham, Cardiff Central, and Clunderwen in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Cardigan via Birmingham Coach Station, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Park Avenue, and Synod Inn in around 10h 16m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Lincoln Central to Stoke-on-Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Clunderwen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Fishguard Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
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Booking & Getting There
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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