There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Cranfield University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 3m£78–134Drive 137.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Cranfield Universitycar 137.9 mi
2h 55m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 22m£37–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus X20 / ...
- Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Pointbus X14
6h 51m
Cardiff to Cranfield University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield University is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield University is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Cranfield University. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Cranfield University Main Gate via Birmingham Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Cardiff and Cranfield University is 184 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield University without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cardiff to Cranfield University, including transfers.
Cardiff to Cranfield University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Cranfield University is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 22m.
Cardiff to Cranfield University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Cranfield University is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Cardiff to Cranfield University.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cranfield University, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Cranfield University via Birmingham New Street, Milton Keynes Central, Central station, and Cranfield University Main Gate in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Cranfield University via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Cranfield University Main Gate in around 5h 22m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Didcot Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01296 426786
- office@redlinebuses.com
- Website
- redgroupbuses.com
Bus from Queens Lane to Aylesbury Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.redgroupbuses.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to The Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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