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Cardiff to Stockton-on-Tees trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Stockton-on-Tees takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Stockton-on-Tees. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 48m
Duration
281 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
  3. Take the train from York to Thornabytrain train
5h 46m
£117–178

Cardiff to Stockton-on-Tees train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Stockton-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Stockton-on-Tees at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 280.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stockton-on-Tees, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Thornaby via Birmingham New Street and York in around 5h 46m.

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