What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Kingsway GD via Dolphin Centre, Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Cardiff is 315 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £110 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to Cardiff bus from?

Barnard Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Train or bus from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £110 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Cardiff bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to Cardiff is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Barnard Castle to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1547+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Barnard Castle to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
6h 56m
£110–440
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station591
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
10h 30m
£31–77
Drive 276.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Cardiff276.3 mi
4h 47m
£68–98
Line 84 bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Row
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 58m
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 1m
£122–362
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester PiccadillyNewcastle - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 11m
£67–186
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 13m
£113–371
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 54m
£78–183

Barnard Castle to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.7 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £110–440 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Kingsway GD via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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