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Cardiff to County Durham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and County Durham takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to County Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 17m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 9m
£126–198

Cardiff to County Durham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into County Durham at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to County Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to County Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bishop Auckland via Birmingham New Street and Darlington in around 6h 9m.

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