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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to York Station is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to York Station is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and York Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to York Station station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Rail Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and York Station?

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 Station?

The distance between Cardiff and York Station is 235 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to York Station 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 Station?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to York Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to York Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to York Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff to York Station is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 20m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h.

Where does the Cardiff to York Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to York Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to York Station?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near York Station?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to York Station by train, bus, car, or 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 Uk070 / ...
8h
£32–58
Drive 229.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to York Stationcar 229.3 mi
4h 12m
£56–81
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 59m
£71–178
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
£91–152
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 6m
£77–170
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 24m
£78–176

Cardiff to York Station by train

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Distance: 233.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and York Station, 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 Rail Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h.

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