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 £29 - £60 and takes 9h 3m.

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 59m and costs £50 - £75.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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 27m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Selby?

The distance between Cardiff and Selby is 251 miles. The road distance is 215.5 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 27m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 27m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 9h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Selby bus arrive?

Cardiff to Selby bus services, operated by National Express, 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 59m to drive from Cardiff to Selby.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Selby?

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

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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 27m
£120–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
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 3m
£29–58
Drive 214.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Selbycar 214.3 mi
3h 59m
£53–76
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
7h 17m
£80–195
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 38m
£91–156
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 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stn Stand 4bus 164
9h 27m
£48–120
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 32m
£76–161
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 5m
£79–193

Cardiff to Selby by train

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Distance: 249.8 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stn Stand 4 via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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