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 £45 - £130 and takes 10h 46m.

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 50m 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 University RE via Darlington, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

The distance between Barnard Castle and Cardiff is 303 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 via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Barnard Castle to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 41m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Barnard Castle to Cardiff bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 50m to drive from Barnard Castle to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1707+ 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 41m
£141–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Darlington to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus 111
10h 46m
£46–127
Drive 276.3 mi
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to Cardiffcar 276.3 mi
4h 50m
£68–98
Line 84 bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
6h 56m
£140–210
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 4m
£106–190
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 44m
£113–271
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 34m
£137–424

Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Map of how to get from Barnard Castle to Cardiff.

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Distance: 301.7 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Cardiff Central via Tubwell Row, Darlington, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to University RE via Tubwell Row, Darlington, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 46m.

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