What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £50 - £140 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Durham to Cardiff?

The distance between Durham and Cardiff is 313 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £160 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Cardiff?

The train from Durham to Cardiff Central takes 5h 12m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cardiff train from?

Durham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Where does the Durham to Cardiff train arrive?

Durham to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Durham to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Cardiff is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Durham to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Durham to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
5h 12m
£160–230
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 35m
£50–132
Drive 288.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Cardiffcar 288.7 mi
5h 5m
£71–103
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 20m
£167–241
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 52m
£116–203
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 8m
£107–263
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 49m
£122–409

Durham to Cardiff by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 311.1 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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