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How to get fromWales to Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 17m
    £127–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    10h 45m
    £40–60

  3. Drive  289 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Durhamcar car 289 mi
    5h 4m
    £73–105

  4. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3h 57m
    £41–108

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Durhamtrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 38m
    £130–210

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    6h 35m
    £98–157

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 16m
    £120–378

  8. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 19m
    £90–219

Wales to Durham by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Wales and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Durham via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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