What is the cheapest way to get from Yorkshire to Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Yorkshire to Wales is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yorkshire to Wales?

The fastest way to get from Yorkshire to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Yorkshire and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Yorkshire to Wales. However, there are services departing from Chapelfields Shops and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Rail Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Yorkshire and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Yorkshire to Wales. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Cardiff Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Yorkshire to Wales?

The distance between Yorkshire and Wales is 238 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

How do I travel from Yorkshire to Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Wales without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 18m and costs £120 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Yorkshire to Wales?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Yorkshire to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Wales bus from?

Yorkshire to Wales bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Yorkshire to Wales train from?

Yorkshire to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.

Train or bus from Yorkshire to Wales?

The best way to get from Yorkshire to Wales is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 18m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Yorkshire to Wales bus arrive?

Yorkshire to Wales bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Yorkshire to Wales train arrive?

Yorkshire to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Yorkshire to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Yorkshire to Wales is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Yorkshire to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1725+ hotels available in Wales.

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There are 5 ways to get from Yorkshire to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 18m
£122–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
9h 14m
£27–46
Drive 228 mi
1. Drive from Yorkshire to Cardiffcar 228 mi
4h 9m
£57–82
Train
1. Take the train from York to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 43m
£132–193
Train #2
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 14m
£88–159

Yorkshire to Wales by bus and train

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Yorkshire, England and Wales?

You can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Cardiff Central via Rail Station, York, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapelfields Shops to Cardiff North Road via Rail Station, Leeds Bus Station Entrance, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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