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How to get fromCardiff to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    7h 47m
    £127–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    10h 29m
    £44–104

  3. Drive 276.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitbycar car 276.4 mi
    5h 7m
    £69–99

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    7h 51m
    £80–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    7h 58m
    £166–277

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 44m
    £96–163

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Boyes via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitby via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 7h 58m.

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