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 £29 - £120 and takes 8h 45m.

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 53m and costs £65 - £100.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £50 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cardiff to Redcar, including transfers.

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 10m and costs £50 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £120 and takes 8h 45m.

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 53m 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 1396+ hotels available in Redcar.

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

There are 7 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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Redcar Centraltrain
6h 10m
£55–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 133 / ...
8h 45m
£29–115
Drive 282.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Redcarcar 282.5 mi
4h 53m
£70–101
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 32m
£51–152
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Redcar Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
6h 56m
£52–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 43m
£114–379
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
7h 32m
£78–197

Cardiff to Redcar by train

104Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Redcar Central via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Middlesbrough in around 8h 45m.

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