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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Louth is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Louth is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Louth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Louth station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Louth?

The distance between Cardiff and Louth is 226 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Louth without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cardiff to Louth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Louth bus from?

Cardiff to Louth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Louth?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Louth is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Louth bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Louth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Louth is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Cardiff to Louth.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Louth?

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Where can I stay near Louth?

There are 575+ hotels available in Louth.

Cardiff to Louth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Louth by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Bus Stationbus 151
6h 17m
£108–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
7h 55m
£42–103
Drive 220.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Louthcar 220.8 mi
3h 58m
£55–80
Train, bus via Market Place
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Market Rasentrain
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 51W / ...
7h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Grimsby Towntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
7h 56m
£100–175

Cardiff to Louth by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

£108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Louth.

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Park Place to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Market Place via Stockport, Grimsby Town, and St James Church Stop 2 in around 7h 56m.

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