There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 36m£79–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 8m£34–53Drive 208.3 mi
- Drive from Lancaster University to Cardiffcar 208.3 mi
4h 20m£52–75Train 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 48m£105–307
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 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.
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 Sophia Gardens via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Lancaster University and Cardiff is 216 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 36m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.
Lancaster University to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster University to Cardiff is 210 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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Sophia Gardens via Underpass, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £27–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £65–90
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–20
- 1st Class
- £28–35
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–220
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £25–40
- 1st Class
- £30–45
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Underpass to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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