There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Malham 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 via Crewe
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Hellifieldtrain
6h 22m£88–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
- Take the bus from Market Square to The Buck Innbus 864
10h 59m£19–29Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
10h 4m£23–73Drive 222.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Malhamcar 222.2 mi
4h 37m£54–78Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
7h 23m£47–201Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to The Buck Innbus 864
7h 43m£50–136
Cardiff to Malham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Malham is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Malham is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Malham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Buck Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Cardiff and Malham is 251 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Malham without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cardiff to Malham, including transfers.
Cardiff to Malham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Malham is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 22m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £23 - £75 and takes 10h 4m.
Cardiff to Malham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Malham is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Malham.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Malham, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Malham via Crewe, Lancaster, and Hellifield in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Buck Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 10h 4m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Lancaster to Hellifield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Skipton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01535 603 284
- hello@keighleybus.co.uk
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to The Buck Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-keighley-bus-company/
Bus from Market Square to The Buck Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-keighley-bus-company/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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