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

The cheapest way to get from York to Cardiff is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between York and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from York to Cardiff?

The distance between York and Cardiff is 247 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £120 - £180.

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

The train from York to Cardiff Central takes 4h 22m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the York to Cardiff train from?

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

Where does the York to Cardiff train arrive?

York to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from York to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Cardiff is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from York to Cardiff.

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

Book your York to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Cardiff.

York to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from York to Cardiff by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from York to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
4h 22m
£120–180
Drive 229.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Cardiffcar 229.4 mi
4h 13m
£58–83
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 3m
£75–188
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 35m
£119–169
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 41m
£89–161
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
10h 27m
£70–267
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 18m
£76–236

York to Cardiff by train

9Weekly Trains

4h 22mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 245.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 22m.

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