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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Durham (Land) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Darlingtontrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 51m
    £165–232

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    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 Darlingtontrain train
    4. Take the train from Darlington to Bishop Aucklandtrain train
    7h 8m
    £63–162

  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 Bus Station Stand Bbus bus X21
    12h 18m

  4. Drive 282.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Durham (Land)car car 282.6 mi
    4h 58m
    £69–100

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Redcar Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Redcar Central to Bishop Aucklandtrain train
    10h 18m
    £127–220

Cardiff to Durham (Land) by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Darlington once daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Post Office via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station Stand B, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 12h 18m.

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