What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Darlington?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Darlington is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Darlington?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Darlington is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Darlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Darlington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Darlington. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Darlington?

The distance between Cardiff and Darlington is 279 miles. The road distance is 274.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Darlington without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Darlington without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Darlington?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cardiff to Darlington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Darlington bus from?

Cardiff to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Darlington train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Darlington?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Darlington is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £800 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Darlington bus arrive?

Cardiff to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Darlington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Darlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Darlington is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cardiff to Darlington.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Darlington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Darlington?

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Where can I stay near Darlington?

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Cardiff to Darlington - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Darlington 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 / ...
5h 1m
£58–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177
8h 45m
£30–90
Drive 272.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Darlingtoncar 272.7 mi
4h 43m
£66–95
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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
4h 34m
£36–113
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
5h 20m
£95–450
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
5h 59m
£68–186
Fly Cardiff Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane CWL - MME
7h 17m
£137–758
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
6h 34m
£67–168
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 6m
£123–338

Cardiff to Darlington by train

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Distance: 277.5 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Dolphin Centre via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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