What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Houghton-Le-Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Houghton Le Spring via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The distance between Cardiff and Houghton-Le-Spring is 309 miles. The road distance is 297.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring bus from?

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring bus arrive?

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring.

Where can I stay near Houghton-Le-Spring?

There are 2010+ hotels available in Houghton-Le-Spring.

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring 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 / ...
5h 59m
£83–254
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 Station to Sunderland Interchange
8h 54m
£24–65
Drive 295.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring295.5 mi
5h 3m
£75–108
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, 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 bus from Gateshead Interchange to Houghton Le Spring
4h 44m
£51–140
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DurhamCardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 17m
£110–245
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 / ...
8h 4m
£75–184
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
5h 47m
£103–361
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
6h 46m
£72–196
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
6h 28m
£143–340

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring by train and bus

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Distance: 307.2 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gillas Lane-Dene Gardens via Birmingham New Street, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Houghton Le Spring via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 8h 54m.

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