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How to get fromCardiff to Lancaster Universityby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 49m
    £74–117

  2. Drive  207 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lancaster Universitycar car 207 mi
    4h 19m
    £52–74

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain train
    7h 59m
    £89–188

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    7h 9m
    £81–134

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Lancastertrain train
    6h 25m
    £148–407

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    7h 27m
    £88–204

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    7h 3m
    £97–229

Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 Underpass in around 4h 49m.

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