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How to get fromCardiff to County Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    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 3m
    £157–237

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    cheapest
    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
    5h 49m
    £60–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
    11h 7m

  4. Drive 281.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to County Durhamcar car 281.1 mi
    4h 59m
    £69–99

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 17m
    £161–227

  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 24m
    £113–194

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain train
    6h 39m
    £139–425

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain train
    7h 51m
    £121–283

Cardiff to County Durham by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bishop Auckland via Bristol Parkway and Darlington in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bus Station Stand B via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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