How to get from Cardiff to York
- 323 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cardiff to York: bus, train. The two cities are about 323 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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323 km
Cardiff to York: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cardiff Castle → London Heathrowbus
FlixBus·3h 05m - 2London Heathrow → ManchesterbusFlixBus·4h 15m
- 3Manchester → YorktrainTransPennine Express·1h 53m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCardiff Castle-London Heathrow, London Heathrow-ManchesterBook →TransPennine ExpressManchester-YorkBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cardiff to York works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cardiff Castle to London Heathrow, about 3h 5m. Transfer in London Heathrow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Manchester (4h 15m). Transfer in Manchester and continue by TransPennine Express train on to York (1h 53m). In total it's roughly €53 over 12h 52m, 2 transfers.
Cardiff to York: common questions
Is there a bus from Cardiff to York?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Cardiff to York?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is York from Cardiff?
About 323 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Cardiff to York?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to York?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, TransPennine Express
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026