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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Cardiff?

The distance between Ilkley and Cardiff is 248 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ilkley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Cardiff bus from?

Ilkley to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Cardiff train from?

Ilkley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilkley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £90 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £13 - £60 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Ilkley to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilkley to Cardiff train arrive?

Ilkley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Cardiff is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Ilkley to Cardiff.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Exeter St Davids / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 20m
£91–270
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk910 / ...
7h 45m
£13–60
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Cardiff222.4 mi
4h 39m
£56–81
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LBA - CWL
6h 51m
£73–243
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester PiccadillyLeeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 55m
£58–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North RoadUk078
9h 24m
£16–45
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 28m
£72–150
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 38m
£57–220

Ilkley to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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