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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via York

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
    7h 52m
    £79–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Station Stand 11bus
    10h 22m
    £28–79

  3. Drive 276.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitbycar276.7 mi
    5h 4m
    £70–101

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)planeBRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Heworth to Whitbytrain
    7h 41m
    £58–163

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain
    8h 3m
    £100–348

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to ScarboroughtrainManchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
    8h 20m
    £78–172

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall InterchangebusUk078
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to ScarboroughtrainSheffield - Scarborough
    11h 41m
    £33–72

Cardiff to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, York, Scarborough, and Railway Station Stop S in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 9, and Market Place in around 10h 22m.

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