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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at West Park Church via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harrogate via Cheltenham Spa and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harrogate?

The distance between Cardiff and Harrogate is 239 miles. The road distance is 235.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 41m and costs £95 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cardiff to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harrogate bus from?

Cardiff to Harrogate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harrogate train from?

Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 41m and costs £95 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £200 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harrogate bus arrive?

Cardiff to Harrogate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Harrogate train arrive?

Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harrogate is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Harrogate.

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

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Where can I stay near Harrogate?

There are 1971+ hotels available in Harrogate.

Cardiff to Harrogate - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Harrogate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Cheltenham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spatrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 41m
£100–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
8h 2m
£21–40
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
7h 27m
£42–58
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harrogatecar 233.8 mi
4h 11m
£58–83
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
8h 12m
£48–195
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
5h 43m
£83–187
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
6h 41m
£67–218
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 52m
£69–239

Cardiff to Harrogate by train

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Distance: 237.9 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Harrogate, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harrogate via Cheltenham Spa and Leeds in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to West Park Church via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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