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There are 6 ways to get from Wales to York by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 20m
    £123–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus bus 843 / ...
    8h 8m
    £29–45

  3. Drive 229.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Yorkcar car 229.5 mi
    4h 12m
    £56–81

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4h 33m
    £61–160

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Yorktrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 46m
    £130–190

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    5h 18m
    £91–151

Wales to York by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Wales and York, 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 Cardiff North Road to Micklegate via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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