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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at University RE via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Skipton to Cardiff?

The distance between Skipton and Cardiff is 259 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Skipton to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Cardiff bus from?

Skipton to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Cardiff train from?

Skipton to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train, bus or fly from Skipton to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Skipton to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Skipton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Skipton to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Skipton to Cardiff train arrive?

Skipton to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Cardiff is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Skipton to Cardiff.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Skipton to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 34m
£104–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to University REbus 216 / ...
9h 3m
£33–52
Drive 216.2 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Cardiffcar 216.2 mi
4h 33m
£54–78
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
7h 52m
£70–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus M6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 58m
£62–99
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 44m
£84–207
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
7h 54m
£71–199
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
8h 37m
£93–189

Skipton to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to University RE via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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