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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Railway Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Ilkley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Ilkley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Ilkley via Cheltenham Spa and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ilkley?

The distance between Cardiff and Ilkley is 237 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 40m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cardiff to Ilkley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ilkley bus from?

Cardiff to Ilkley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ilkley train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Ilkley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ilkley is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 40m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Cardiff to Ilkley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Ilkley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Ilkley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Ilkley is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cardiff to Ilkley.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilkley?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Ilkley 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 40m
£110–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
8h 5m
£25–45
Drive 221.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Ilkleycar 221.6 mi
4h 40m
£55–80
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
5h 59m
£77–223
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 41m
£87–150
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 / ...
8h 15m
£44–102
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
6h 29m
£64–207
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 Leedstrain
6h 36m
£84–200

Cardiff to Ilkley by train

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Ilkley via Cheltenham Spa and Leeds in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Railway Road via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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