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 via Leeds which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.

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 49m 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 9h 16m.

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

The distance between Cardiff and Houghton-Le-Spring is 333 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 which takes 6h 35m and costs £60 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 which takes 6h 35m and costs £60 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £22 - £70 and takes 9h 16m.

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 2042+ hotels available in Houghton-Le-Spring.

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NewcastleReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 35m
£60–308
Bus via Leeds
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
9h 16m
£22–65
Drive 295.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring295.5 mi
5h 3m
£73–105
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 Sunderland Interchange to Houghton Cut Slip Road
4h 49m
£53–134
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbrough
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Sunderland
9h 14m
£83–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
10h 31m
£25–60
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
6h 4m
£112–351
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 Newcastle
6h 50m
£63–219

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, subway, and bus

102Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring.

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Distance: 330.8 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Houghton Cut Slip Road via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, Central Station, Park Lane, and Sunderland Interchange in around 6h 35m. 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 9h 16m.

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