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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to York:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to York costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to York
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM10h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)10:30 PMYork, Train Station$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM10h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)10:30 PMYork, Train Station$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G66798 · G007203:45 PM4h37Cardiff Central (CDF)8:22 PMYork station (YRK)$1641One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01071+Y6196810:30 AM4h55Cardiff Central (CDF)3:25 PMYork station (YRK)$1641One-way1 transfer
- W29792+Y619692:29 PM4h57Cardiff Central (CDF)7:26 PMYork station (YRK)$1641One-way1 transfer
- G01077+Y6200612:29 PM5h05Cardiff Central (CDF)5:34 PMYork station (YRK)$1641One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM12h35Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)2:15 PMYork, Train Station$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM12h20Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:30 AMYork, Train Station$521One-way1 transfer
- NX202 · NX101 · NX183 · YC8436:40 AM10h13Cardiff, Sophia Gardens4:53 PMYork, Station Rd$611One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to York:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to York costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to York by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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