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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lancaster to Cardiff

Composite routes from Lancaster to Cardiff

Cheapest
4 h 22 min
Car
338 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 48 min
Bus
372 km.
from €260
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$139.24
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Lancaster to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$49.37
Bus from Birmingham to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$107.59
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$48.10

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Lancaster to Chorley
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
Train from Chorley to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$107.59
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$126.58

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Kingsway
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Cardiff via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Cardiff?

The distance between Lancaster and Cardiff is 337 km. The road distance is 369.5 km.

How do I travel from Lancaster to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Lancaster to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Cardiff bus from?

Lancaster to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lancaster station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Cardiff train from?

Lancaster to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $86.96 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Lancaster to Cardiff bus arrive?

Lancaster to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Lancaster to Cardiff train arrive?

Lancaster to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Cardiff is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Lancaster to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Lancaster to Cardiff?

Book your Lancaster to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lancaster to Cardiff?

Book your Lancaster to Cardiff bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Cardiff. Prices start at $49.04 per night.
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