There are 7 ways to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff University by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 35m£67–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Underpass to Newhall StUk030
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
8h 31m£37–73Bus, train via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Lancaster University to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopmegabus M11
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 14m£39–114Drive 208.5 mi
- Drive from Lancaster University to Cardiff University208.5 mi
4h 19m£52–74Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 45m£72–242Bus, train
- Take the bus from Underpass to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 22m£55–117Train, train to Newcastle, fly
- Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisle
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 21m£69–200
Lancaster University to Cardiff University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff University is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster University to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Underpass and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Lancaster University and Cardiff University is 215 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Lancaster University to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.
The best way to get from Lancaster University to Cardiff University is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 31m.
Lancaster University to Cardiff University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster University to Cardiff University is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Lancaster University to Cardiff University.
What companies run services between Lancaster University, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Cardiff University via Lancaster, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster University to Cardiff University via Underpass, Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £24–90
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–95
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–95
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–95
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- 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
- £30–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–100
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–15
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Lancaster University to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Underpass to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Underpass to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- 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 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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