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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 56m
    £86–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    7h 3m
    £41–94

  3. Drive 207 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lancaster Universitycar car 207 mi
    4h 19m
    £51–73

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    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 1m
    £114–254

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    7h 17m
    £74–109

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    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
    £96–218

Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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, Bus Station, and Management School in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lancaster University via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Underpass in around 7h 3m.

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