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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Loftus is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Loftus is to drive which takes 5h and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Loftus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Loftus. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Loftus?

The distance between Cardiff and Loftus is 313 miles. The road distance is 286 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loftus without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Cardiff to Loftus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Loftus bus from?

Cardiff to Loftus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Loftus?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Loftus is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Loftus bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Loftus?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Loftus is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Cardiff to Loftus.

Where can I stay near Loftus?

There are 2384+ hotels available in Loftus.

Cardiff to Loftus - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Loftus by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburn
6h 57m
£100–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge133 / ...
9h 21m
£24–68
Drive 284.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Loftus284.4 mi
5h
£71–102
Train, fly to Newcastle
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 Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburn
6h 26m
£59–163
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Redcar CentralManchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
7h 58m
£77–144
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge183 / ...
9h 46m
£36–87
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
4. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburn
8h 12m
£76–228

Cardiff to Loftus by train and bus

106Weekly Services

6h 57mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.2 mi
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Market Place via Birmingham New Street, Darlington, Saltburn, and Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Market Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 4 in around 9h 21m.

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