There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Demand Responsive Areabus 18S
6h 33mDrive 185.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to RAF Cranwellcar 185.7 mi
3h 42m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Wharfbus 151
- Take the bus from The Wharf to Demand Responsive Areabus 1K
- Take the bus from Demand Responsive Area to Demand Responsive Areabus 1K
9h 1mTrain, bus via Newark Castle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from The Wharf to Demand Responsive Areabus 1K
- Take the bus from Demand Responsive Area to Demand Responsive Areabus 1K
6h 35m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Demand Responsive Area via Birmingham Coach Station, The Wharf and Demand Responsive Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Cardiff and RAF Cranwell is 314 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell, including transfers.
Cardiff to RAF Cranwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to RAF Cranwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to RAF Cranwell is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Cardiff to RAF Cranwell.
There are 602+ hotels available in RAF Cranwell.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and RAF Cranwell, England?
You can take a bus from Park Place to RAF Cranwell via Birmingham Coach Station, The Wharf, Demand Responsive Area, and Demand Responsive Area in around 9h 1m.
Train from Cardiff Central to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- pccoaches.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Demand Responsive Area
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Rail Station to Demand Responsive Area
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
Bus from The Wharf to Demand Responsive Area
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
Bus from Demand Responsive Area to Demand Responsive Area
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- 01529 303333
- office@sleafordian.co.uk
- Website
- sleafordian.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station to Demand Responsive Area
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sleafordian.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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