Cardiff Central Station to Darlington Trains

Cardiff Central Station to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff Central Station and Darlington takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff Central Station to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 43m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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£149–212

Cardiff Central Station to Darlington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff Central Station and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff Central Station is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Darlington at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:45 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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