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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Heysham is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Heysham is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Heysham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Heysham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Towers via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Heysham?

The distance between Cardiff and Heysham is 220 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Heysham without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Cardiff to Heysham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Heysham bus from?

Cardiff to Heysham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Cardiff to Heysham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Heysham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Heysham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Heysham is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Cardiff to Heysham.

Where can I stay near Heysham?

There are 1388+ hotels available in Heysham.

Cardiff to Heysham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Heysham by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to Towersbus 1A / ...
5h 35m
£74–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 14m
£49–78
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Underpassbus Uk030
8h 46m
£66–97
Drive 215.6 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Heyshamcar 215.6 mi
4h 33m
£54–78

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Heysham, England?

You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Towers via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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