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Cardiff to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Darlington takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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 53m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£173
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Derby

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5h 14m
£141–202

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 8:49 PM which arrives into Darlington at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Darlington via Derby in around 5h 14m.

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