What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cranfield?

The distance between Cardiff and Cranfield is 199 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cranfield without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cranfield?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cardiff to Cranfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cranfield bus from?

Cardiff to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cranfield?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cranfield bus arrive?

Cardiff to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cranfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cranfield is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cardiff to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Cranfield.

Cardiff to Cranfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Cranfield by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to FlitwickBrighton - Bedford / ...
3h 22m
£77–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall StUk077 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes CentralBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
6h 35m
£23–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
5h 56m
£37–74
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cranfield137.9 mi
2h 52m
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the bus from Central station to War MemorialC1 / ...
4h 12m
£44–151

Cardiff to Cranfield by bus

196Weekly Buses

5h 56mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cranfield via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Flitwick in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 56m.

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