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Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stockton-on-Tees and Cardiff takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff. 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 5m
Duration
312 mi
Distance
£161
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 25m
£125–213

Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Stockton-on-Tees and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton-on-Tees is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)5h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 311.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Thornaby to Cardiff Central via Darlington and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 25m.

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