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

The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £27 - £80 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Skegness and Cardiff?

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 9m.

Is there a direct train between Skegness and Cardiff?

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 28m.

How far is it from Skegness to Cardiff?

The distance between Skegness and Cardiff is 246 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.

How do I travel from Skegness to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Skegness to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £40 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Skegness to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Cardiff bus from?

Skegness to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Cardiff train from?

Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.

Train or bus from Skegness to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Skegness to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £40 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Skegness to Cardiff bus arrive?

Skegness to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Skegness to Cardiff train arrive?

Skegness to Cardiff train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Skegness to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Cardiff is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Skegness to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Skegness to Cardiff?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skegness to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 28m
£42–195
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottingham
2. Take the bus from Phoenix Park Interchange to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GD
9h 26m
£28–79
Drive 222.1 mi
1. Drive from Skegness to Cardiff222.1 mi
4h 30m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station151
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
10h 9m
£36–82

Skegness to Cardiff by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.6 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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 28m. 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 9m.

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