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How to get fromDurham (Land) to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 18m
    £124–197

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 22m
    £59–147

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus bus X21
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    12h 10m

  4. Drive  282.4 mi

    1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiffcar car 282.4 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 31m
    £125–212

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 56m
    £92–157

Durham (Land) to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Cardiff North Road via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in around 12h 10m.

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