How to travel from Cardiff to York, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and York is around 384km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cardiff to York by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to York.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to York.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to York.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance387km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and York

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to York by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Cardiff and York is around 384km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Cardiff and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to York is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and York. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Cardiff and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and York. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Leeds City Centre Kirkgate High Court. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cardiff and York. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to York. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to York. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and York. The distance is around 387km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Cardiff to York

Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and York

Transport options from Cardiff to York
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
£100($120)
5 times a day625km (388 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
£110($130)
hourly765km (475 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
£350($415)
hourly1,105km (687 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 25m
£145($175)
hourly920km (572 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£140($165)
hourly398km (247 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 10m
£115($140)
hourly384km (238 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£34($40)
4 times a week434km (270 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£44($52)
on demand387km (241 miles)

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Airports near York

The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from York
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from York
HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from York