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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$158 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Cardiff:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Cardiff costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
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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 AM9h35Lincoln6:25 PMCardiff$471One-way0 transfers
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- 8:50 AM9h35Lincoln6:25 PMCardiff$471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM9h35Lincoln6:25 PMCardiff$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Cardiff:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Cardiff costing on average $158 (€129).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Cardiff by train.
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