There are 4 ways to get from Lincoln 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
5h 13m£32–169Bus
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 / ...
7h£28–72Drive 193.8 mi
- Drive from Lincoln to Cardiffcar 193.8 mi
3h 29m£47–68Train 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 / ...
6h 17m£58–131
Lincoln to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Cardiff is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lincoln station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rail Station Car Park and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Central and arriving at Cardiff Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Lincoln and Cardiff is 199 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £30 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Lincoln to Cardiff, including transfers.
Lincoln to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Lincoln to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
The best way to get from Lincoln to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Lincoln, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station Car Park to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Lincoln Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
- £26–150
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Lincoln to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Lincoln to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln to Cardiff is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Lincoln to Cardiff.
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