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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to bus and train which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 44m.

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 31m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Dorothy Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Mill Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

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 Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Skegness?

The distance between Cardiff and Skegness is 246 miles. The road distance is 224.4 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 which takes 6h 24m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Skegness?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Skegness is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m 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 1463+ hotels available in Skegness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NottinghamCardiff Central - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to SkegnessNottingham - Skegness
6h 24m
£53–195
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Phoenix Park Interchange
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegness
9h 44m
£31–83
Drive 223.1 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Skegness223.1 mi
4h 31m
£57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park151
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Mill InnB5 / ...
10h 50m

Cardiff to Skegness by train

56Weekly Trains

6h 24mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dorothy Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Mill Inn in around 10h 50m.

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