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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Cardiff Central via Leeds and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Cardiff?

The distance between Ilkley and Cardiff is 239 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff without a car is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Ilkley to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Cardiff bus from?

Ilkley to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Railway Road station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Cardiff train from?

Ilkley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilkley to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Cardiff is to train via Cheltenham which takes 5h 26m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Ilkley to Cardiff bus arrive?

Ilkley to Cardiff bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Cardiff train arrive?

Ilkley to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Ilkley to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkley to Cardiff is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Ilkley to Cardiff.

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Ilkley to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Cheltenham
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 26m
£116–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h 28m
£28–50
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Railway Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 15m
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Ilkley to Cardiffcar 222.4 mi
4h 41m
£55–79
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
10h 10m
£63–173
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 58m
£86–158
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 57m
£69–192
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 24m
£87–213
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 24m
£147–299

Ilkley to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Ilkley to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Sophia Gardens via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 15m.

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