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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Selby is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h 32m.

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 58m 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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

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 Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Selby?

The distance between Cardiff and Selby is 234 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 which takes 5h 34m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 Cardiff North Road 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 which takes 5h 34m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Selby bus arrive?

Cardiff to Selby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol 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 58m 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 1754+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
5h 34m
£87–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus 164
9h 32m
£25–45
Bus via Birmingham
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 / ...
7h 49m
£48–114
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Selbycar 214.6 mi
3h 58m
£54–78
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 Yorktrain
6h 4m
£75–183
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Doncastertrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 45m
£107–162
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 49m
£73–225
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
8h 9m
£60–209

Cardiff to Selby by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.7 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Selby via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Selby via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Leeds in around 7h 49m.

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