There are 7 ways to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cleethorpes to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 53m£101–295Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cleethorpes to Meadowhalltrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
8h 55m£34–74Drive 230.7 mi
- Drive from Cleethorpes to Cardiffcar 230.7 mi
4h 14m£57–82Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane HUY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 59m£62–292Train via Nottingham
- Take the train from Cleethorpes to Nottinghamtrain Cleethorpes - Matlock / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 16m£102–251Bus
- Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 1m£47–67Fly to Cardiff Airport
- Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane HUY - CWL
7h 2m£63–377
Cleethorpes to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleethorpes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Isaacs Hill and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Yarborough Hotel and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Cleethorpes and Cardiff is 265 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.
The best way to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £100 - £300.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff, including transfers.
Cleethorpes to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Yarborough Hotel station.
Cleethorpes to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.
The best way to get from Cleethorpes to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs £100 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £380 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Cleethorpes, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isaacs Hill to Sophia Gardens via St James Church Stop 1, Yarborough Hotel, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Humberside Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–220
Flights from Humberside Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–350
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Cleethorpes to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £30–40
Train from Cleethorpes to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–23
- 1st Class
- £30–40
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Cleethorpes to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–15
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £70–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Cleethorpes to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Yarborough Hotel to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cleethorpes to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cleethorpes to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleethorpes to Cardiff is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cleethorpes to Cardiff.
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