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How to get fromCardiff to Elshamby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to BeestontrainCardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Beeston to BarnetbytrainMatlock - Cleethorpes / ...
    5h 49m
    £78–149

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Meadowhall Interchange/B1busUk078
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to BarnetbytrainStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
    8h 9m
    £29–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus152
    7h 51m
    £55–109

  4. Drive 221.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Elshamcar221.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £56–80

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY)planeCWL - HUY
    6h 8m
    £197–1,120

  6. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Barnetbytrain
    5h 51m
    £97–180

  7. 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)planeBRS - HUY
    5h 43m
    £118–507

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Humberside Airport (HUY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Elsham via Beeston and Barnetby in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Elsham via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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