There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Bridlington by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Bridlington
6h 27m£63–210Bus
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchange152 / ...
- Take the bus from Hull Interchange to Bridlington BS41
10h 32mDrive 254.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Bridlington254.2 mi
4h 38m£64–92Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Bridlington
6h 55m£94–206Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Driffield George StreetX45
8h 59m
Cardiff to Bridlington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bridlington is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bridlington is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bridlington. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bridlington BS via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bridlington. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bridlington via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Cardiff and Bridlington is 274 miles. The road distance is 255.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Bridlington without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 27m and costs £60 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cardiff to Bridlington, including transfers.
Cardiff to Bridlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Bridlington train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Bridlington is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 27m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bridlington, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bridlington via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bridlington BS via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange in around 10h 32m.
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Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Bridlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Hull Interchange to Bridlington BS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/
Bus from Rail Station to Driffield George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.eastyorkshirebuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Bridlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Bridlington train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bridlington is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Cardiff to Bridlington.
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