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Compare bus and train for Lincoln to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $153.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$153 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lincoln to Cardiff
Compare the available ways to get from Lincoln to Cardiff, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Cardiff:
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Cardiff costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
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How to get from Lincoln to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lincoln to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:50 AM 9h35 Lincoln 6:25 PM Cardiff $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:50 AM 9h35 Lincoln 6:25 PM Cardiff $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 AM 7h20 Lincoln 5:00 PM Cardiff $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:50 AM 9h30 Lincoln 5:20 PM Cardiff $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Cardiff:
A bus is $98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Cardiff costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 5 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, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
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