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How to get fromCardiff to Durham (Land)by train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) by train, bus, 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 Durhamtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    7h 21m
    £139–388

  2. Drive 282.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Cardiff to Durham (Land)car car 282.9 mi
    4h 57m
    £70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to North Bondgatebus bus X21
    12h 16m

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train, bus

    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 Durhamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to North Bondgatebus bus
    6h 17m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Durhamtrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    7h 42m
    £130–400

  6. 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 Durhamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    8h 22m
    £94–160

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    7h 19m
    £132–498

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Post Office via Birmingham New Street, Durham, Bus Station Stand H, North Bondgate, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Post Office via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, North Bondgate, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 12h 16m.

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