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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to bus which costs £27 - £100 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Seaham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Seaham via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Seaham?

The distance between Cardiff and Seaham is 332 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Seaham without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £50 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cardiff to Seaham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Seaham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Seaham train from?

Cardiff to Seaham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Seaham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £50 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Seaham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Seaham train arrive?

Cardiff to Seaham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Seaham is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Cardiff to Seaham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Seaham?

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Where can I stay near Seaham?

There are 1802+ hotels available in Seaham.

Cardiff to Seaham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Seaham?

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, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Seaham by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 40m
£51–305
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 Sunderland Interchangebus 133 / ...
9h 23m
£27–98
Drive 295.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Seahamcar 295.2 mi
5h 5m
£71–102
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 56m
£47–132
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain
3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Seahamtrain
8h 12m
£74–199
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 9m
£103–365
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
6h 51m
£55–221
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
6h 49m
£105–313
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 43m
£125–332

Cardiff to Seaham by train

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Seaham, County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Seaham via Birmingham New Street and Newcastle in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to New Strangford Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 9h 23m.

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