Train Cardiff to Durham from £190 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Durham takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to 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.

6h 12m
Duration: 299 mi
Distance: £190
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 20m

£156–230

Cardiff to Durham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and 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 Durham at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:11 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:12 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 7:13 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 9:15 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 9:23 AM
Arrives next day
13h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:24 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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