There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Driffield by train, bus, car, or plane
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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 Driffield
6h 11m£61–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hull Interchange152 / ...
9h 54m£28–75Drive 242.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Driffield242.2 mi
4h 22m£61–88Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to York
- Take the train from York to Driffield
7h 33m£70–261Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Driffield
6h 38m£97–177Train, 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 8m
Cardiff to Driffield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Driffield is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Driffield is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Driffield Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Driffield via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Cardiff and Driffield is 262 miles. The road distance is 243.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Driffield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 11m and costs £60 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cardiff to Driffield, including transfers.
Cardiff to Driffield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Driffield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Driffield is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 11m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Driffield via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Driffield Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station and Hull Interchange in around 9h 54m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–95
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 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Driffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from York to Driffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–30
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.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
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- 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
- 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
- £12–40
- 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
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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 Driffield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Driffield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Driffield is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cardiff to Driffield.
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