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Darlington to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Darlington and Cardiff takes 4h 54m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Darlington to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 54m
Duration
289 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Darlington to Cardiff train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Darlington and Cardiff. The service departs Darlington at 3:12 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Cardiff at 20:06:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 4h 54m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 54m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 54m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 54m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 54m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Cardiff? 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 Darlington to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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