There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
6h 13m£150–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Parish Churchbus 840
11h 26m£32–49Drive 278.7 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Baycar 278.7 mi
5h 12m£70–100Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain
6h 53m£113–242Train, bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Parish Churchbus 840
7h 51m£106–159Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Parish Churchbus 840
8h 49m£80–130
Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Parish Church via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Scarborough via Birmingham New Street and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Cardiff and Robin Hood’s Bay is 293 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £150 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay, including transfers.
Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Robin Hood’s Bay, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Robin Hood’s Bay via Birmingham New Street, York, and Scarborough in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Robin Hood’s Bay via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Parish Church in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
- 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
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Cardiff to Robin Hood’s Bay.
There are 1954+ hotels available in Robin Hood’s Bay.










