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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at West Park Church via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Harrogate via Bristol Parkway and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Harrogate?

The distance between Cardiff and Harrogate is 249 miles. The road distance is 234.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cardiff to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harrogate bus from?

Cardiff to Harrogate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Harrogate train from?

Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Harrogate is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Harrogate bus arrive?

Cardiff to Harrogate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Harrogate train arrive?

Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Harrogate is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Harrogate.

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

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Where can I stay near Harrogate?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m
£119–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 38m
£28–55
Drive 233.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Harrogatecar 233.4 mi
4h 12m
£58–83
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
7h 28m
£71–179
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leedstrain Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
5h 44m
£88–154
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
8h 2m
£47–116
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
5h 59m
£80–192
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 43m
£67–144

Cardiff to Harrogate by train

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harrogate via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to West Park Church via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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