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

The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Skegness and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Skegness and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Cardiff Central via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Skegness to Cardiff?

The distance between Skegness and Cardiff is 311 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skegness to Cardiff without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 15m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Skegness to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Skegness to Cardiff train from?

Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.

Train or bus from Skegness to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to train via London which takes 5h 15m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Skegness to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Skegness to Cardiff train arrive?

Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Skegness to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Cardiff is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Skegness to Cardiff.

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

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Skegness to Cardiff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Cardiff by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 15m
£108–199
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
10h 54m
£37–68
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Skegness to Cardiffcar 222.2 mi
4h 33m
£56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 26m
£107–162

Skegness to Cardiff by train and subway

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Skegness to Cardiff Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 54m.

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