Trains from Lincoln to Cardiff

Lincoln to Cardiff train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Lincoln (East Midlands England) to Cardiff (East Wales). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.
• Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to cover the 164 miles from Lincoln to Cardiff.
• Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Lincoln to Cardiff train tickets

Lincoln - Cardiff prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Lincoln to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Lincoln - Cardiff: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

Getting your train ticket beforehand is often cheaper than leaving it to the day you travel. However, as you may see in the chart above, the price of train tickets Lincoln to Cardiff tend to remain approximately the same and cost £46.

Best prices for Lincoln to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Lincoln and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Lincoln and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Lincoln - Cardiff train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Lincoln Cardiff train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Lincoln to Cardiff? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Lincoln Cardiff ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Lincoln to Cardiff (one way journey).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey