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How to get fromCardiff to Barnard Castleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Barnard Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    7h 1m
    £149–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    9h 16m
    £52–127

  3. Drive 276.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Barnard Castlecar car 276.6 mi
    4h 49m
    £69–99

  4. Train, fly, line 84 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus
    6h 39m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 22m
    £150–220

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    7h 59m
    £110–186

Cardiff to Barnard Castle by train, foot, and bus

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Galgate - Stand B via Birmingham New Street, Darlington, and Tubwell Row in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Galgate - Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 9h 16m.

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