What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land)?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land)?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Durham (Land)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Tubwell Row and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Durham (Land)?

The distance between Cardiff and Durham (Land) is 318 miles. The road distance is 284.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 12m and costs £80 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land)?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Durham (Land) bus from?

Cardiff to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Durham (Land)?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 12m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Cardiff to Durham (Land) bus arrive?

Cardiff to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Durham (Land)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Durham (Land) is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Cardiff to Durham (Land).

Where can I stay near Durham (Land)?

There are 1034+ hotels available in Durham (Land).

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DurhamReading - Newcastle / ...
7h 12m
£82–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Dolphin Centre591 / ...
11h 24m
£35–67
Drive 282.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Durham (Land)282.9 mi
4h 54m
£71–103
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus, line 88 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durham
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand H to Newgate Street Stand E
5. Take the bus from Saddler Street Stand A to Post Office
6h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DurhamCardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 32m
£108–243
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to DurhamManchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
9h 19m
£73–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
7h 11m
£104–355
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
7h 59m
£70–196

Cardiff to Durham (Land) by train and bus

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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, Newgate Street Stand E, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Post Office via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, Tubwell Row, Newgate Street Stand C, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 11h 24m.

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