There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 26m£42–185Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDbus
9h 17m£32–120Drive 222.1 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Cardiffcar 222.1 mi
4h 31m£55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 17m£35–87
Skegness to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Cardiff Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Skegness and Cardiff is 246 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £40 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Skegness to Cardiff, including transfers.
Skegness to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Skegness to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 17m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Skegness to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Cardiff is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Skegness to Cardiff.
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