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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Malham is to bus via Bristol which costs £19 - £45 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Malham is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Malham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Malham. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at The Buck Inn via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Malham?

The distance between Cardiff and Malham is 251 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Malham without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 22m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cardiff to Malham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Malham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Malham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Malham is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 22m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Cardiff to Malham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Malham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Malham is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Cardiff to Malham.

Where can I stay near Malham?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Malham.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Malham 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 via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Hellifield
6h 22m
£81–160
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
9h 51m
£19–44
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Malham222.2 mi
4h 36m
£55–79
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, line 864 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)CWL - LBA
3. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to The Buck Inn
8h 4m
£69–227
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skipton
7h 20m
£70–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to The Buck Inn864
7h 46m
£62–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach StationUk078
2. Take the bus from White Cross to The Buck Inn864
10h 39m
£20–40
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
8h 13m
£76–166

Cardiff to Malham by bus

4Weekly Buses

9h 51mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Malham.

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 Kingsway GD to The Buck Inn via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 9h 51m.

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