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 £24 - £60 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 train and fly and bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £50 - £140.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Consett Bus Station Stand D via Eldon Square Bus Station Stand C. 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 6m and costs £75 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Kingsway GD 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 6m and costs £75 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Cardiff to Consett bus arrive?

Cardiff to Consett bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Consett?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Consett is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Cardiff to Consett.

Where can I stay near Consett?

There are 1494+ 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 StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DurhamReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 6m
£78–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetUk078
10h 42m
£25–60
Drive 297.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Consett297.7 mi
5h 15m
£74–107
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Gateshead Interchange to Consett Bus Station Stand D
5h 13m
£51–139
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DurhamCardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 25m
£84–240
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to DurhamManchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
8h 12m
£74–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
6h 19m
£104–350
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
6h 53m
£71–190
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
6h 57m
£144–329

Cardiff to Consett by train and bus

106Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.6 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson Street 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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