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How to get fromWakefield to Cardiffby train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    3h 39m
    £110–160

  2. Drive 207.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Cardiffcar car 207.9 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–74

  3. Fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LBA - CWL
    10h 6m
    £64–296

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 57m
    £112–166

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 7m
    £79–144

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LBA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £70–235

Wakefield to Cardiff by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, KLM and Ryanair fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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