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How to get fromCardiff to Cranfieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cranfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus bus C1 / ...
    4h 18m
    £69–123

  2. Drive  138.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Cranfieldcar car 138.5 mi
    2h 58m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus via Swindon

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swindontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Market Placebus bus S6
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus S6
    4. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus bus X5
    5. Take the bus from High Street to Central stationbus bus X5
    6. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus bus C1 / ...
    6h 43m
    £41–68

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    7h 4m
    £36–56

Cardiff to Cranfield by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cranfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 184.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cranfield, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 4m.

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