There are 4 ways to get from Horncastle to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Nottinghamtrain Lincoln Central - Matlock / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 27m£34–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 51m£30–78Drive 212.1 mi
- Drive from Horncastle to Cardiffcar 212.1 mi
3h 56m£51–73Train via Crewe
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 8m£60–138
Horncastle to Cardiff by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horncastle to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Horncastle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Horncastle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Interchange Shelter and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Horncastle and Cardiff is 222 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Horncastle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £30 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Horncastle to Cardiff, including transfers.
Horncastle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
The best way to get from Horncastle to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 51m.
Horncastle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horncastle to Cardiff is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Horncastle to Cardiff.
What companies run services between Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a bus from Interchange Shelter to Cardiff Central via Central Bus Station, Lincoln Central, and Nottingham in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange Shelter to Sophia Gardens via Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 51m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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