There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Hessle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to DoncasterCardiff Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Doncaster to HessleDoncaster - Hull / ...
6h£110–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hessle Boothferry Road152
8h 5m£36–74Drive 233.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Hessle233.1 mi
4h 2m£58–84Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Brough
6h 29m£94–197Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to StockportCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to ScunthorpeStockport - Cleethorpes / ...
7h 53m£69–178
Cardiff to Hessle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hessle is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hessle is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hessle. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hessle Boothferry Road via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hessle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hessle via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Cardiff and Hessle is 240 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hessle without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Cardiff to Hessle, including transfers.
Cardiff to Hessle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Hessle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hessle is to train which takes 6h and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hessle, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hessle via Doncaster in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hessle Boothferry Road via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 5m.
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Train from Cardiff Central to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- 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 Doncaster to Hessle
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Brough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- 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 Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Scunthorpe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- 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 Hessle Boothferry Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Hessle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Hessle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hessle is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Cardiff to Hessle.
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