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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is to bus and train which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Butlins Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Butlins via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness?

The distance between Cardiff and Butlins Skegness is 250 miles. The road distance is 227.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Butlins Skegness bus from?

Cardiff to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Butlins Skegness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness.

Where can I stay near Butlins Skegness?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Butlins Skegness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to SkegnessNottingham - Skegness
6h 53m
£54–167
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegness
10h 44m
£32–89
Drive 225.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness225.8 mi
4h 37m
£57–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station151
11h 18m
£36–73

Cardiff to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot

56Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.7 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Butlins Skegness via Nottingham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Butlins Skegness via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 11h 18m.

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