There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DerbyCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Derby to CleethorpesMatlock - Cleethorpes / ...
6h 16m£67–205Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Cleethorpes
8h 21m£31–84Drive 229.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Cleethorpes229.5 mi
4h 13m£58–84Fly from Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)CWL - HUY
7h 42m£200–1,127Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Cleethorpes
6h 21m£93–212Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Yarborough Hotel151
9h 1m£31–80Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Humberside Airport (HUY)BRS - HUY
7h 7m£111–545
Cardiff to Cleethorpes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.
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 Birmingham Coach Station and Old Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cleethorpes via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Cardiff and Cleethorpes is 246 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes, including transfers.
Cardiff to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £200 - £1,200 and takes 7h 42m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cleethorpes, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cleethorpes via Derby in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY) twice daily.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £190–1,100
Flights from Bristol Airport to Humberside Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90–650
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–23
- 1st Class
- £30–40
Train from Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall St to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Yarborough Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cleethorpes is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cardiff to Cleethorpes.
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