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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Heysham is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Heysham is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Heysham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Heysham. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Towers via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Heysham?

The distance between Cardiff and Heysham is 217 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Heysham without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Cardiff to Heysham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Heysham bus from?

Cardiff to Heysham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Heysham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Heysham is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Cardiff to Heysham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Heysham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Heysham is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Heysham.

Where can I stay near Heysham?

There are 940+ hotels available in Heysham.

Cardiff to Heysham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Heysham by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£82–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 16m
£50–121
Drive 215.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Heyshamcar 215.6 mi
4h 33m
£54–77
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lancastertrain
6h 30m
£120–205

Cardiff to Heysham by train, foot, and bus

111Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Heysham.

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Distance: 216.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Towers via Crewe, Lancaster, and Bus Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Towers via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 8h 16m.

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