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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at St Peters Avenue via St Margaret's Bus Station and Old Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cleethorpes?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cleethorpes via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cleethorpes?

The distance between Cardiff and Cleethorpes is 254 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 50m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cleethorpes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cleethorpes train from?

Cardiff to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Cleethorpes?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 50m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £350 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cleethorpes bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Cleethorpes train arrive?

Cardiff to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cleethorpes?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cleethorpes is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Cleethorpes.

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

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Cardiff to Cleethorpes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Cleethorpestrain
5h 50m
£97–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
8h 5m
£37–65
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cleethorpescar 230.7 mi
4h 13m
£57–82
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane CWL - HUY
7h 6m
£66–349
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cleethorpestrain Derby - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 13m
£107–161
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk078
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Cleethorpestrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
8h 39m
£43–71
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane BRS - HUY
7h 5m
£55–243

Cardiff to Cleethorpes by train

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Distance: 252.8 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cleethorpes via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Peters Avenue via St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and Old Market Place in around 8h 5m.

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