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 £26 - £60 and takes 9h 11m.

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 7m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Cardiff North Road via Rail Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Yorkshire to Cardiff?

The distance between Yorkshire and Cardiff is 238 miles. The road distance is 229.9 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 23m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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.

Train or bus from Yorkshire to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Yorkshire to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yorkshire to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Yorkshire to Cardiff is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Yorkshire to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 780+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff by train, bus, 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 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 23m
£122–179
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 Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
9h 11m
£26–58
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Yorkshire to Cardiffcar 228.6 mi
4h 7m
£57–82
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 41m
£65–171
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 21m
£89–160
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
8h 27m
£74–233
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
11h 47m
£62–214

Yorkshire to Cardiff by bus and train

103Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Yorkshire to Cardiff.

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Cardiff North Road via Rail Station, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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