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How to get fromCardiff to Darlingtonby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Darlington by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 / ...
    4h 59m
    £123–191

  2. Train, fly to Newcastle

    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
    4h 40m
    £53–145

  3. Drive  272.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Darlingtoncar car 272.4 mi
    4h 44m
    £68–98

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 20m
    £130–200

  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 / ...
    5h 59m
    £89–149

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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
    6h 43m
    £105–262

Cardiff to Darlington by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Darlington, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Darlington via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m.

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