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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to County Durham is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 14m.

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 55m 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 Kingsway GD and arriving at Hunwick Road Ends via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Tubwell Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

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 6m.

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 6m and costs £55 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Kingsway GD 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 6m and costs £55 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Cardiff to County Durham bus arrive?

Cardiff to County Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 55m 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 1300+ 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 StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DarlingtonReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 6m
£58–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dolphin Centre591 / ...
10h 14m
£35–59
Drive 281.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to County Durham281.4 mi
4h 55m
£69–99
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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 train from Newcastle to Darlington
5h 37m
£55–151
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DarlingtonCardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 29m
£88–214
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
7h 6m
£75–192
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
6h 52m
£109–388
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 Darlington
7h 33m
£81–196

Cardiff to County Durham by train

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Distance: 289.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Hunwick Road Ends via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 10h 14m.

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