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How to get fromScarborough to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 53m
    £135–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop T to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 843
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    10h 40m
    £27–46

  3. Drive  261.6 mi

    1. Drive from Scarborough to Cardiffcar car 261.6 mi
    4h 53m
    £65–93

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 6m
    £87–210

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 18m
    £138–226

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 49m
    £103–188

Scarborough to Cardiff by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Cardiff Central via York and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station Stop T to Cardiff North Road via Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 40m.

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