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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield is to bus via Central station which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 43m.

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 53m 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 6h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cranfield?

The distance between Cardiff and Cranfield is 184 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 4h 13m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 4h 13m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 6h 47m.

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 53m to drive from Cardiff to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Cranfield.

Cardiff to Cranfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 13m
£83–138
Bus via Central station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Milton Keynesbus Uk998 / ...
7h 43m
£23–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
6h 47m
£40–92
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cranfieldcar 137.9 mi
2h 53m
£35–50

Cardiff to Cranfield by train and bus

99Weekly Services

4h 13mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Cranfield.

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Distance: 182.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cranfield University Main Gate via Birmingham New Street, Milton Keynes Central, and Central station in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 47m.

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