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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Selby is to bus via Bristol which costs £18 - £45 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Selby is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Selby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Selby. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Selby?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Selby. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Selby via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Selby?

The distance between Cardiff and Selby is 233 miles. The road distance is 215.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Selby without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Cardiff to Selby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Selby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Selby train from?

Cardiff to Selby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Selby?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Selby is to train via Manchester which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 9h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Selby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Selby train arrive?

Cardiff to Selby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Selby is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Selby.

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

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Where can I stay near Selby?

There are 1704+ hotels available in Selby.

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

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to SelbyLiverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
5h 37m
£65–150
Bus via Bristol
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 Station to Bus Stn Stand 4164
9h 2m
£19–42
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Selby214.6 mi
3h 56m
£53–77
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)CWL - LBA
7h 6m
£68–224
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol ParkwayPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£89–205
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach StationUk078
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4164
9h 48m
£19–41
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
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
6h 40m
£82–186
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 York
6h 8m
£68–246

Cardiff to Selby by train and tram

107Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Selby, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Selby via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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