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

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There are 6 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 48m
    £53–298

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Tenters Street Stand Bbus bus X21
    12h 41m
    £23–51

  3. Drive 282.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Durham (Land)car car 282.9 mi
    4h 57m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly, bus, line 88 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 Tenters Street Stand Bbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Saddler Street Stand A to Post Officebus bus
    6h 42m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    7h 50m
    £49–304

  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 Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train Manchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
    10h
    £72–200

Cardiff to Durham (Land) by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest 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, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Post Office via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 12h 41m.

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