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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Skipton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Skipton is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market Place via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Skipton via Bristol Parkway and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Skipton?

The distance between Cardiff and Skipton is 257 miles. The road distance is 216.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Cardiff to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Skipton?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Skipton is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Skipton is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Cardiff to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
5h 41m
£104–171
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 / ...
9h 6m
£31–51
Bus, train
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 / ...
3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 13m
£41–73
Drive 215.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Skiptoncar 215.4 mi
4h 32m
£54–78
Train, 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 54m
£71–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
7h 14m
£64–101
Train, fly to Newcastle
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 Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
6h 46m
£84–208

Cardiff to Skipton by train

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skipton via Bristol Parkway and Leeds in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Ilkley Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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