What is the cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Stockton-on-Tees and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from High Street Stand D and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Express Lounge and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Stockton-on-Tees and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Thornaby and arriving at Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff?

The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Cardiff is 286 miles. The road distance is 275 miles.

How do I travel from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff bus from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff train from?

Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Thornaby station.

Train, bus or fly from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £700 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff bus arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff train arrive?

Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff.

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Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 28m
£89–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 16m
£51–88
Drive 273.4 mi
1. Drive from Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiffcar 273.4 mi
4h 48m
£68–98
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MME - CWL
6h 39m
£117–661
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 29m
£125–212
Train, bus to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stockton to Sunderlandtrain
2. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 28m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stockton to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 10m
£96–260
Train, bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Stockton to Sunderlandtrain
2. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 42m

Stockton-on-Tees to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Stockton-on-Tees, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Thornaby to Cardiff Central via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street Stand D to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station Express Lounge and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 16m.

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