There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m£81–144Bus
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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lancasterbus
9h 5m£23–43Drive 207.3 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Lancaster Universitycar 207.3 mi
4h 20m£52–75Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
6h 29m£120–195
Cardiff to Lancaster University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University is to drive which takes 4h 20m 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 Lancaster via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Cardiff and Lancaster University is 216 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £80 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University, including transfers.
Cardiff to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Lancaster University is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 5m.
Cardiff to Lancaster University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Lancaster University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Cardiff to Lancaster University.
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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Lancaster University via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Lancaster in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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