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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Wales is to fly and bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Wales is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Wales?

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 Wales?

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

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Durham to Wales train from?

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

Where does the Durham to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Wales?

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

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

Book your Durham to Wales train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Wales.

Durham to Wales - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Wales by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
5h 12m
£160–230
Fly, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
4h 13m
£39–111
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 / ...
7h 5m
£115–204

Durham to Wales 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 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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