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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Redcar is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Redcar is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Redcar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at The Plimsoll Line via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Redcar?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Redcar Central via Birmingham New Street and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Redcar?

The distance between Cardiff and Redcar is 293 miles. The road distance is 284.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Redcar without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cardiff to Redcar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Redcar bus from?

Cardiff to Redcar bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Redcar train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Redcar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Redcar is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 9m and costs £75 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Redcar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Redcar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Redcar train arrive?

Cardiff to Redcar train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Redcar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Redcar is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cardiff to Redcar.

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

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Where can I stay near Redcar?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Redcar.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Redcar by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to York
3. Take the train from York to Redcar Central
6h 9m
£76–314
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 Stand Z172 / ...
9h 16m
£26–61
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 Lounge133 / ...
9h 5m
£38–97
Drive 282.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Redcar282.5 mi
4h 50m
£69–100
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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
5h 33m
£56–150
Train
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 / ...
6h 59m
£71–142
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
6h 48m
£110–387
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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
7h 29m
£82–195

Cardiff to Redcar by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Redcar.

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Distance: 291.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Redcar Central via Birmingham New Street and York in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to The Plimsoll Line via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 5m.

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