How to travel from Cardiff to York

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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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Train
Bus

€78

Average price

€37

Average price

Cheapest

5h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 55m

Average total duration

7h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Cardiff to York

How to get from Cardiff to York by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX111 · NX133 · YC843
10:00AM9h11
Cardiff, University
07:11PMYork
$671One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX216 · NX100 · NX131 · YC840
10:15PM13h00
Cardiff, University
11:15AMYork
$561One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75008
09:45AM4h47
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:32PMYork station (YRK)
$2541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for WalesL64807+TransPennine ExpressC44201
08:53AM5h22
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:15PMYork station (YRK)
$1001One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL64791+TransPennine ExpressL37191
09:53AM5h24
Cardiff Central (CDF)
03:17PMYork station (YRK)
$1001One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL64807+TransPennine ExpressL36857
08:53AM5h44
Cardiff Central (CDF)
02:37PMYork station (YRK)
$1001One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX507 · NX561
10:53AM10h17
Cardiff, University
09:10PMYork
$811One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX507 · NX561 · YC843
06:05AM12h20
Cardiff, University
06:25PMYork
$641One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX509 · NX561
01:53PM10h02
Cardiff, University
11:55PMYork
$771One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to York

Travel to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to York is a bus with an average price of $31 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to York:

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to York costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to York is by train with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 2m.

The distance from Cardiff to York is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to York is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and York as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to York by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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