What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Durham is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Durham?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to County Durham is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at North Bondgate via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and County Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Birmingham New Street and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to County Durham?

The distance between Cardiff and County Durham is 291 miles. The road distance is 283 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to County Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to County Durham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to County Durham?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cardiff to County Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to County Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to County Durham train from?

Cardiff to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to County Durham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to County Durham is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Cardiff to County Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to County Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to County Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to County Durham is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Cardiff to County Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to County Durham?

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Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 1322+ hotels available in County Durham.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to County Durham 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 Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 11m
£133–364
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
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 train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 49m
£57–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to North Bondgatebus X21
11h 20m
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to County Durhamcar 281.4 mi
4h 58m
£69–99
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 30m
£128–378
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Eaglescliffetrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
8h 6m
£94–154
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 52m
£139–514
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 Darlingtontrain
7h 44m
£129–354

Cardiff to County Durham by train

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6h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to County Durham.

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to North Bondgate via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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