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How to get fromCardiff to Loftusby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain train
    7h 24m
    £57–234

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus bus 133 / ...
    10h 25m
    £38–112

  3. Drive 284.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Loftuscar car 284.4 mi
    5h 3m
    £70–101

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain train
    6h 52m
    £56–150

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Redcar Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    8h 40m
    £85–203

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus bus Uk073
    11h 15m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain train
    8h 4m
    £117–377

Cardiff to Loftus by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, Middlesbrough, Saltburn, and Station in around 10h 25m.

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