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

The cheapest way to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Yorkshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Yorkshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Chapelfields Shops and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Rail Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Yorkshire and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Yorkshire to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Yorkshire to Cardiff?

The distance between Yorkshire and Cardiff is 238 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Cardiff bus from?

Yorkshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Yorkshire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 21m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Yorkshire to Cardiff bus arrive?

Yorkshire to Cardiff bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Yorkshire to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yorkshire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Yorkshire to Cardiff is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Yorkshire to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
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 / ...
5h 21m
£123–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
8h 41m
£32–64
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Yorkshire to Cardiffcar 228 mi
4h 9m
£56–80
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 38m
£75–168
Train
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 / ...
6h 17m
£89–160
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 21m
£71–182
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 37m
£76–207

Yorkshire to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Cardiff Central via Rail Station, York, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Sophia Gardens via Rail Station, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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