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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Mablethorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Mablethorpe station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Mablethorpe?

The distance between Cardiff and Mablethorpe is 290 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Mablethorpe bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Mablethorpe?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe is to bus which takes 9h 24m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Mablethorpe bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Mablethorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Mablethorpe is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Mablethorpe.

Where can I stay near Mablethorpe?

There are 1444+ hotels available in Mablethorpe.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Beeston
2. Take the train from Beeston to Market Rasen
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station51W / ...
8h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station151
9h 24m
£34–71
Drive 235 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Mablethorpe235 mi
4h 19m
£58–84
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to SkegnessNottingham - Skegness
8h 21m
£49–167
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Grimsby TownStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
9h 2m
£76–190

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Mablethorpe.

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Distance: 288.4 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Grayscroft Coach Depot via Nottingham, Skegness, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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