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How to get fromCardiff to Whitbyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    7h 48m
    £125–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    11h 23m
    £31–58

  3. Drive 276.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Whitbycar car 276.4 mi
    5h 7m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly

    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 Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    7h 55m
    £76–173

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    8h 46m
    £93–158

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    8h 59m
    £172–262

Cardiff to Whitby by train and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Boyes via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitby via Bristol Parkway and Darlington in around 8h 59m.

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