There are 5 ways to get from Lincolnshire to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 16m£88–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
7h 59m£33–58Drive 208.1 mi
- Drive from Lincolnshire to Cardiffcar 208.1 mi
3h 50m£52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Long Eatontrain
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane EMA - CWL
13h 36m£69–275Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 6m£93–144
Lincolnshire to Cardiff by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lincolnshire to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lincolnshire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincolnshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Church Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station Car Park and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Lincolnshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Lincolnshire and Cardiff is 215 miles. The road distance is 209.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lincolnshire to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lincolnshire to Cardiff, including transfers.
Lincolnshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincolnshire to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincolnshire to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Lincolnshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from The Riverside Inn to Cardiff Central via Central Bus Station, Lincoln Central, and Nottingham in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Road to Sophia Gardens via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 59m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £40–230
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Faro
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90–320
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £95–310
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Cardiff Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £90–300
- 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 Long Eaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- 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
- 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 Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Lincolnshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Lincolnshire to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincolnshire to Cardiff is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Lincolnshire to Cardiff.
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