What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bus Station Stand E and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Land) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Cardiff Central via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Cardiff is 308 miles. The road distance is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus from?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Cardiff train from?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Cardiff is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1723+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Durham (Land) to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 18m
£155–228
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 22m
£62–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
12h 30m
Drive 282.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiffcar 282.4 mi
4h 59m
£70–101
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 26m
£158–236
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 59m
£113–204
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Darlington 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
8h 5m
£119–290

Durham (Land) to Cardiff by bus and train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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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 £150–220 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 30m.

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