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 £23 - £60 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Kingsway GD and arriving at New Strangford Road via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

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 Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Seaham?

The distance between Cardiff and Seaham is 408 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 via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Seaham train from?

Cardiff to Seaham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Seaham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Seaham is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £110 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Seaham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Seaham train arrive?

Cardiff to Seaham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Seaham is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 1751+ hotels available in Seaham.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Seaham 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to SeahamLondon Kings Cross - Sunderland
6h 19m
£111–309
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 59m
£24–57
Drive 295.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Seaham295.2 mi
5h 2m
£74–106
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
5h 24m
£49–141
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DurhamCardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 53m
£84–240
Train #2
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 40m
£74–169
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 30m
£102–352
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
7h 10m
£65–226
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
7h 8m
£142–331

Cardiff to Seaham by train and subway

27Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 406.1 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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, and King's Cross in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to New Strangford Road via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Sunderland Interchange in around 8h 59m.

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