There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Cardiff University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 5m£48–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens111 / ...
7h 13m£32–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 42m£37–116Drive 188.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Cardiff University188.7 mi
4h 1m£47–67
Preston to Cardiff University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cardiff University is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cardiff University is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 via Birmingham Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Cardiff University. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Preston and Cardiff University is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cardiff University without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Preston to Cardiff University, including transfers.
Preston to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.
Preston to Cardiff University train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Cardiff University is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cardiff University, Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Cardiff University via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Cardiff University via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 5 in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- 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 Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Cardiff University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Preston to Cardiff University train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cardiff University is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Preston to Cardiff University.
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