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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX111 · NX133 · YC843Cheapest
NX216 · NX100 · NX131 · YC840Fastest
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C44201L64791+L37191L64807+L36857NX507 · NX561NX507 · NX561 · YC843NX509 · NX561Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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