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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Darlingtontrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 8m
    £153–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    9h 6m
    £52–127

  3. Drive 281.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to County Durhamcar car 281.1 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

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

    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 46m
    £65–161

  5. 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 6m
    £114–197

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 17m
    £164–229

  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 44m
    £138–429

  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 48m
    £122–275

Cardiff to County Durham by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bishop Auckland via Birmingham New Street and Darlington in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Club via Manchester Central Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 9h 6m.

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