Train Cardiff to Darlington from £180 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Darlington takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 47m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £180
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 3m

£141–210

Cardiff to Darlington train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Darlington. 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 Darlington at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:58 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
13h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:05 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:07 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:53 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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