There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 18m£125–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Co-op Storebus 151
9h 49m£44–107Drive 223.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Skegnesscar 223.1 mi
4h 33m£56–80
Cardiff to Skegness by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Skegness station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Co-op Store and Jubilee Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Skegness via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Cardiff and Skegness is 246 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cardiff to Skegness, including transfers.
Cardiff to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skegness via Nottingham in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Co-op Store, and Jubilee Way in around 9h 49m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Co-op Store
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Skegness is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Skegness.
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