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How to get fromCardiff to West Yorkshireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to West Yorkshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 57m
    £110–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    6h 48m
    £43–103

  3. Drive 210.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to West Yorkshirecar car 210.2 mi
    3h 45m
    £52–74

  4. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 31m
    £67–185

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dewsburytrain train Manchester Airport - Leeds / ...
    5h 5m
    £82–139

  6. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Dewsburytrain train
    6h 8m
    £86–208

Cardiff to West Yorkshire by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and West Yorkshire, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Ossett Bypass Bridge via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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