There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University 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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 3m£73–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus
9h 13m£31–47Drive 207 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lancaster Universitycar 207 mi
4h 19m£53–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain
7h 11m£81–134
Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Cardiff - North Road and arriving at Underpass via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lancaster University. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lancaster via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Cardiff and Lancaster University is 216 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Cardiff to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Lancaster University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lancaster University, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Lancaster University via Crewe, Lancaster, Common Garden Street, and Management School in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Lancaster University via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Underpass in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Cardiff to Lancaster University train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lancaster University is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Lancaster University.
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