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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to York is to bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to York is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to York station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at York. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Cardiff to York?

The distance between Cardiff and York is 235 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to York without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cardiff to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to York bus from?

Cardiff to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to York train from?

Cardiff to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to York?

The best way to get from Cardiff to York is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 24m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to York bus arrive?

Cardiff to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to York train arrive?

Cardiff to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to York is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Cardiff to York.

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

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1830+ hotels available in York.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to YorkReading - Newcastle / ...
4h 24m
£65–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station131
7h 45m
£26–75
Drive 229.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to York229.8 mi
4h 9m
£58–83
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)CWL - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to York
8h 5m
£74–267
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to YorkCardiff Central - Edinburgh
4h 47m
£110–380
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to YorkManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 17m
£65–126
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
4h 50m
£61–214
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BRS - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to York
6h 35m
£83–207

Cardiff to York by train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to York via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 45m.

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