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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Durham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Durham. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Durham?

The distance between Cardiff and Durham is 301 miles. The road distance is 290.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Durham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 16m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cardiff to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Durham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 16m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h.

Where does the Cardiff to Durham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Durham is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Cardiff to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to 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 Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 16m
£157–229
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 20m
£52–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
8h
£54–136
Drive 289 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Durhamcar 289 mi
5h 4m
£71–102
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Durhamtrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
5h 38m
£160–230
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 Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
6h 16m
£113–200
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 37m
£126–402
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 Durhamtrain
6h 46m
£107–245

Cardiff to Durham by train

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Distance: 299.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Durham via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h.

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