There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 46m£128–183Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
10h 58m£44–108Drive 225.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Butlins Skegnesscar 225.7 mi
4h 39m£56–81
Cardiff to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Butlins via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
The distance between Cardiff and Butlins Skegness is 250 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Cardiff to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 10h 58m.
Cardiff to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Butlins Skegness is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Butlins Skegness.
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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Butlins Skegness via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 10h 58m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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