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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to York.

Average Price$44 - $53Average Duration13h 35m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$134 - $275Average Duration4h 30m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$32 - $32Average Duration4h 50m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cardiff to York

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach York. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
4h 30mAverage Duration
$134Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to York: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$135
Average train trip duration4h 30m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure8:45am
Distance193 miles (310 km)
Latest train departure4:45pm

Cardiff to York Train

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to York, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Cardiff to York is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to York, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cardiff and York compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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