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 £17 - £40 and takes 9h 28m.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

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 Bristol Parkway and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Selby?

The distance between Cardiff and Selby is 251 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 19m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Selby train from?

Cardiff to Selby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), 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 19m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs and takes 8h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £240 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Cardiff to Selby bus arrive?

Cardiff to Selby bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Selby train arrive?

Cardiff to Selby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway 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 1699+ 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 Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£78–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus 164
9h 28m
£17–40
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus 164
8h 42m
Drive 214.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Selbycar 214.6 mi
3h 58m
£53–76
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
5h 54m
£59–222
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Selbytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
5h 30m
£66–150
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
9h 9m
£59–232
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 38m
£76–169

Cardiff to Selby by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Selby via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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