What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Consett?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Consett is to bus which costs £20 - £65 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Consett?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Consett is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Consett?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Consett station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Consett Bus Station Stand D via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Consett?

The distance between Cardiff and Consett is 315 miles. The road distance is 299.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Consett without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Consett without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 10m and costs £60 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Consett?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cardiff to Consett, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Consett bus from?

Cardiff to Consett bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Consett?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Consett is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 10m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £65 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Consett bus arrive?

Cardiff to Consett bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Consett?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Consett is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Cardiff to Consett.

Where can I stay near Consett?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Consett.

Cardiff to Consett - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Consett 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 Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 10m
£61–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
10h 42m
£20–65
Drive 297.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Consettcar 297.7 mi
5h 18m
£73–105
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Consett Bus Station Stand Dbus
5h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Durhamtrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 25m
£50–230
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
7h 7m
£70–201
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 18m
£99–378
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 16m
£49–194
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 46m
£119–327

Cardiff to Consett by train and bus

103Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.5 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Consett Bus Station Stand G via Birmingham New Street, Durham, and Bus Station Stand F in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £20–65 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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