Train Cardiff to Durham from £188 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Durham takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours 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 11m
Duration: 301 mi
Distance: £188
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 30m

£151–217

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 8:49 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:50 PM → 9:23 AM
Arrives next day
13h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, May 21, 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 22, 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 23, 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 24, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:12 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 7:13 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 9:10 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 9:23 AM
Arrives next day
15h 38m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 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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