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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Darlington by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 59m
    £149–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    7h 25m
    £53–128

  3. Drive 272.4 mi

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

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    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 36m
    £59–152

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 20m
    £160–230

  6. 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 / ...
    5h 59m
    £110–188

  7. 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 39m
    £117–275

Cardiff to Darlington by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Darlington via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dolphin Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 25m.

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