There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Seaham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 11m£159–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
10h 11m£39–70Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus 133
10h 6m£52–89Drive 294.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Seahamcar 294.8 mi
5h 6m£74–106Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Heworth to Seahamtrain
5h 12m£48–130Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 38m£147–236Train #2
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Seahamtrain
8h 10m£102–170Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 5m£125–409Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
7h 7m£88–248Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 50m£148–325
Cardiff to Seaham by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at New Strangford Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Seaham via Paddington, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Cardiff and Seaham is 433 miles. The road distance is 296.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Seaham without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 11m and costs £150 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Cardiff to Seaham, including transfers.
Cardiff to Seaham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Seaham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to train via London which takes 6h 11m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Seaham, County Durham, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaham via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to New Strangford Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Interchange in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–75
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Seaham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Seaham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Seaham is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Cardiff to Seaham.
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