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Three ways to Travel from Cardiff to Wakefield

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By car (350 km)
3 h 44 min
350 km.
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3 h 44 min
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$177.21
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$1,518.93
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,518.93

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$696.18
Plane from Cardiff Wales Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$1,265.78

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from Birmingham to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$43.04

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$139.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield is to bus which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Bus Station stand 21 via Birmingham and Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Wakefield?

The distance between Cardiff and Wakefield is 338 km. The road distance is 349 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 30m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Cardiff to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wakefield bus from?

Cardiff to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Wakefield train from?

Cardiff to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Wakefield is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 30m and costs $130.43 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $41.30 - $304.35 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Wakefield bus arrive?

Cardiff to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Cardiff to Wakefield train arrive?

Cardiff to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Wakefield is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Wakefield?

Book your Cardiff to Wakefield train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Wakefield. Prices start at $45.63 per night.
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