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How to get fromCardiff to Darlingtonby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Darlington by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 20m
    £150–220

  2. Train, fly to Newcastle

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4h 45m
    £57–145

  3. Drive 272.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Darlingtoncar car 272.4 mi
    4h 44m
    £67–97

  4. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 55m
    £153–227

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    6h 28m
    £109–187

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 42m
    £112–274

Cardiff to Darlington by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Darlington once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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