The average bus between Cardiff and York takes 9h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and York. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into York at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to York? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to York. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at York station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Cardiff to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Micklegate station.
The distance between Cardiff and York is 309.6 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Micklegate via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 43m.