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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Horncastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Horncastle. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Jubilee Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Co-op Store. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Horncastle?

The distance between Cardiff and Horncastle is 222 miles. The road distance is 213.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cardiff to Horncastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Horncastle bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Horncastle?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Horncastle is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Horncastle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Horncastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Horncastle is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Cardiff to Horncastle.

Where can I stay near Horncastle?

There are 623+ hotels available in Horncastle.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 41m
£31–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Co-op Storebus 151
8h 24m
£34–71
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Horncastlecar 212.4 mi
3h 55m
£51–74
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain Crewe - Lincoln Central
7h 44m
£71–128

Cardiff to Horncastle by train and bus

85Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Horncastle.

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Jubilee Way via Nottingham, Lincoln Central, and Central Bus Station in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Jubilee Way via Birmingham Coach Station and Co-op Store in around 8h 24m.

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