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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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The best way to travel from Lincoln to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Cardiff:
A bus is $51 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Cardiff costing on average $81 (€64).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Cardiff as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
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