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 £14 - £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 8m 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at West Park Church via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 Bristol Parkway and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harrogate?

The distance between Cardiff and Harrogate is 249 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 which takes 5h 30m and costs £90 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harrogate train from?

Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 which takes 5h 30m and costs £90 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harrogate bus arrive?

Cardiff to Harrogate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Harrogate train arrive?

Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harrogate is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 1867+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwaySwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 30m
£94–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach StationUk078
8h 2m
£14–40
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
7h 15m
£16–46
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harrogate233.8 mi
4h 8m
£59–85
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)CWL - LBA
7h 43m
£70–235
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to LeedsManchester Airport - Leeds / ...
5h 43m
£62–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
6h 14m
£76–153
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
5h 49m
£62–240

Cardiff to Harrogate by train

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harrogate via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to West Park Church via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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