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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Durham by train or plane

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBRS - RDU
    16h 1m
    $293–1,080

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLHR - RDU
    14h 39m
    $455–1,140

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBHX - RDU
    16h 35m
    $364–986

  4. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeSOU - RDU
    19h 32m
    $451–1,668

  5. Train, train to Exeter, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEXT - RDU
    17h 45m
    $534–2,430

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)planeLHR - CLT
    3. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    18h 15m
    $527–1,526

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Durham, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Durham. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), walk to RDU Airport at Terminal 2, take the line 100 bus to Regional Transit Center, then take the line 700 bus to Durham Station Gate J. Alternatively, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), walk to RDU Airport at Terminal 2, take the line 100 bus to Regional Transit Center, then take the line 700 bus to Durham Station Gate J.

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