What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Peterlee?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Peterlee is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Peterlee?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Peterlee is to drive which takes 5h and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Peterlee?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Peterlee station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Peterlee Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bus Station Stand 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Peterlee?

The distance between Cardiff and Peterlee is 338 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Peterlee without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peterlee without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £150 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Peterlee?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Cardiff to Peterlee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Peterlee bus from?

Cardiff to Peterlee bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Peterlee?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Peterlee is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Cardiff to Peterlee bus arrive?

Cardiff to Peterlee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Peterlee?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Peterlee is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Cardiff to Peterlee.

Where can I stay near Peterlee?

There are 681+ hotels available in Peterlee.

Cardiff to Peterlee - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Peterlee 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 Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 44m
£156–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172 / ...
9h 17m
£46–126
Drive 289.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Peterleecar 289.2 mi
5h
£71–102
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Peterlee Bus Station Stand Hbus
5h 3m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
8h 5m
£104–184
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 19m
£123–389
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 3m
£91–245
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 58m
£158–320

Cardiff to Peterlee by train, subway, and bus

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6h 44mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 mi
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Peterlee, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Peterlee Bus Station Stand H via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Peterlee Bus Station Stand A via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 19 in around 9h 17m.

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