There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Hornsea by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Hulltrain
7h 27m£98–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchangebus 451 / ...
9h 55m£42–68Drive 246.2 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Hornseacar 246.2 mi
4h 31m£62–90Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Hulltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
8h 26m£87–141
Cardiff to Hornsea by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Hornsea is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Hornsea is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Hornsea. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Hornsea New Road via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Hull Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hornsea. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Hull via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Cardiff and Hornsea is 267 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hornsea without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 27m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cardiff to Hornsea, including transfers.
Cardiff to Hornsea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Hornsea train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Hornsea is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 27m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hornsea, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newbegin Museum and Parish Hall via Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, Hull, and Hull Interchange in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Hornsea New Road via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Hull Interchange in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Hull
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Hull Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Hornsea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Cardiff to Hornsea train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Hornsea is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Cardiff to Hornsea.
There are 1544+ hotels available in Hornsea.