There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 47m£76–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
7h 51m£34–75Drive 207.7 mi
- Drive from Lancaster University to Cardiffcar 207.7 mi
4h 20m£51–74Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 56m£115–195
Lancaster University to Cardiff by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster University to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Underpass and arriving at University RE via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Lancaster University and Cardiff is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff, including transfers.
Lancaster University to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 51m.
Lancaster University to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster University to Cardiff is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Lancaster University to Cardiff.
What companies run services between Lancaster University, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Cardiff Central via Underpass, Common Garden Street, Lancaster, and Crewe in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to University RE via Underpass, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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 Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Underpass to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to University RE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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