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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Whitby is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whitby?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Whitby is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Boyes via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Cardiff to Whitby?

The distance between Cardiff and Whitby is 291 miles. The road distance is 278.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Whitby without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Whitby without a car is to train and bus via Birmingham which takes 7h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Cardiff to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Whitby bus from?

Cardiff to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Whitby bus arrive?

Cardiff to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Whitby is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 1878+ hotels available in Whitby.

Cardiff to Whitby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Whitby by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus via Birmingham
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 bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
7h 47m
Train, fly
cheapest
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 Heworth to Whitbytrain
7h 43m
£60–148
Bus
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 Boyesbus 840
11h
Drive 276.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitbycar 276.7 mi
5h 4m
£68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus 840
8h 45m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

10Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Whitby.

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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 Kingsway GD to Boyes via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h.

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