Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Lancaster University

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 57m
    £66–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    8h 15m
    £29–51

  3. Drive 207.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Lancaster Universitycar car 207.3 mi
    4h 20m
    £50–73

  4. 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 25m
    £46–168

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain train
    6h 56m
    £45–181

  6. 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
    6h 58m
    £50–171

Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Lancaster University via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Underpass in around 8h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Cardiff

Trips to Lancaster University

Popular routes