There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Heysham Port 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- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m£74–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 10m£49–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus Uk030
8h 50m£66–97Drive 216.1 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Heysham Portcar 216.1 mi
4h 35m£55–79
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Heysham Port is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Heysham Port is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Heysham Port. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Combermere Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Heysham Port. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Lancaster via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Cardiff and Heysham Port is 219 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Heysham Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cardiff to Heysham Port, including transfers.
Cardiff to Heysham Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Heysham Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Heysham Port is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Heysham Port, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hessam Heights via Crewe, Lancaster, and Common Garden Street in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Combermere Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Heysham Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Heysham Port train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Heysham Port is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Cardiff to Heysham Port.
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