What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster is to bus and train which costs £24 - £90 and takes 7h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and City of Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to City of Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and City of Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to City of Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lancaster via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

The distance between Cardiff and City of Lancaster is 211 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to City of Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to City of Lancaster bus from?

Cardiff to City of Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to City of Lancaster train from?

Cardiff to City of Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

The best way to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff to City of Lancaster bus arrive?

Cardiff to City of Lancaster bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to City of Lancaster train arrive?

Cardiff to City of Lancaster train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to City of Lancaster is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Cardiff to City of Lancaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to City of Lancaster?

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Where can I stay near City of Lancaster?

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Cardiff to City of Lancaster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to City of Lancaster by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CreweCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to LancasterRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 29m
£68–101
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Manchester Airport The Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster
7h 34m
£25–88
Drive 209.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to City of Lancaster209.6 mi
4h 21m
£53–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster
5h 55m
£115–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std181
7h 50m
£40–89
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancaster
6h 44m
£75–244
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
6h 18m
£67–207
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 46m
£87–257

Cardiff to City of Lancaster by train

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Distance: 209.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and City of Lancaster, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lancaster via Crewe in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station Night Std via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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