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 £28 - £45 and takes 8h 8m.

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 54m 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 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Flitwick via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

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 26m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cranfield train from?

Cardiff to Cranfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Cranfield?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Cranfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Cranfield train arrive?

Cardiff to Cranfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Cranfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cranfield is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Cranfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Cranfield?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Flitwicktrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 26m
£108–196
Bus via Central station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus Uk940
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Milton Keynesbus Uk998 / ...
8h 8m
£28–44
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 / ...
5h 55m
£42–94
Drive 137.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cranfieldcar 137.9 mi
2h 54m
£34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus C1 / ...
4h 11m
£84–140

Cardiff to Cranfield by bus

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to War Memorial via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 55m.

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