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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

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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 591
    10h 51m
    £35–84

  3. Drive 276.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Barnard Castlecar car 276.6 mi
    4h 49m
    £68–98

  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 42m

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Darlingtontrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 56m
    £153–228

  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 / ...
    8h 18m
    £109–185

Cardiff to Barnard Castle by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Darlington once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Galgate - Stand B via Bristol Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 10h 51m.

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