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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h.

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 station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 3 and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

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 Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Skipton to Cardiff?

The distance between Skipton and Cardiff is 249 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 via Cheltenham which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus 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 via Cheltenham which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Skipton to Cardiff bus arrive?

Skipton to Cardiff bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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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Train via Cheltenham
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 39m
£119–199
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h
£36–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
8h 14m
Drive 216.2 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Cardiffcar 216.2 mi
4h 33m
£53–77
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
11h 2m
£67–183
Train
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 11m
£89–166
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 48m
£73–202
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 37m
£91–226

Skipton to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 247.8 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Cheltenham Spa in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 14m.

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