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 £50 - £140 and takes 8h 47m.

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 19m 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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Consett Bus Station Stand G via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Consett?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Consett. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Durham via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Consett?

The distance between Cardiff and Consett is 315 miles. The road distance is 299.1 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 4m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Consett train from?

Cardiff to Consett train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central 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 4m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Cardiff to Consett bus arrive?

Cardiff to Consett bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Consett train arrive?

Cardiff to Consett train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Consett?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Consett is 299 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Cardiff to Consett.

Where can I stay near Consett?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Consett.

Cardiff to Consett - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Consett by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 4m
£157–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
8h 47m
£54–136
Drive 297.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Consettcar 297.4 mi
5h 19m
£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 17m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Durhamtrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
6h 25m
£160–230
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 3m
£113–200
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 34m
£122–392
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 18m
£92–240

Cardiff to Consett by train and bus

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.5 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Consett Bus Station Stand G via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sutton Street, and Bus Station Stand F in around 8h 47m.

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