There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Loughborough University by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Derbytrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
4h 5m£73–110Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Uk087
7h 57m£22–34Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
4h 46m£25–43Drive 148.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Loughborough Universitycar 148.4 mi
2h 36m£38–54
Cardiff to Loughborough University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loughborough University is to bus via Bristol which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loughborough University is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Loughborough University. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Student's Union via St Margaret's Bus Station and Swan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Loughborough University. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Cardiff and Loughborough University is 169 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Loughborough University without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cardiff to Loughborough University, including transfers.
Cardiff to Loughborough University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff - North Road station.
Cardiff to Loughborough University train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Loughborough University is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Loughborough University, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Derby hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff - North Road to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Loughborough University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Cardiff to Loughborough University train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Loughborough University is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Loughborough University.
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