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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to York is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to York is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to York. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at York. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to York?

The distance between Cardiff and York is 235 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to York without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 20m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cardiff to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to York bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to York train from?

Cardiff to York train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to York?

The best way to get from Cardiff to York is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 20m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Cardiff to York bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to York train arrive?

Cardiff to York train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to York is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Cardiff to York.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to York?

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Cardiff to York - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 20m
£123–176
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
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
7h 58m
£32–58
Drive 229.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Yorkcar 229.5 mi
4h 12m
£56–81
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 3m
£74–168
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Yorktrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
4h 46m
£130–190
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 18m
£91–151
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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 Yorktrain
4h 55m
£71–178
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 14m
£75–204

Cardiff to York by train

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to York via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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