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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Skegness?

The distance between Cardiff and Skegness is 311 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 48m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Cardiff to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Skegness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Skegness train from?

Cardiff to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Skegness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to train via London which takes 5h 48m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Cardiff to Skegness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Skegness train arrive?

Cardiff to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Skegness is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Skegness?

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Skegness.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 48m
£127–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
11h 1m
£48–118
Drive 223.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Skegnesscar 223.2 mi
4h 33m
£55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 18m
£131–191

Cardiff to Skegness by train and subway

82Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.7 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 1m.

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