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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Shildon is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Shildon is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Shildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at St Johns Church via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Tubwell Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Shildon?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Shildon. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Shildon via Birmingham New Street and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Shildon?

The distance between Cardiff and Shildon is 288 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shildon without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Cardiff to Shildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shildon bus from?

Cardiff to Shildon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Shildon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Shildon?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Shildon is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 9m and costs £90 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Cardiff to Shildon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardiff to Shildon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Shildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Shildon is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Cardiff to Shildon.

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

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Where can I stay near Shildon?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Shildon by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to DarlingtonReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 9m
£91–377
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 & Coach Station to Dolphin Centre591 / ...
9h 37m
£35–72
Drive 278.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Shildon278.8 mi
4h 48m
£70–101
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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 train from Newcastle to Darlington
5h 37m
£58–151
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to DarlingtonCardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 45m
£122–455
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillyCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
7h 33m
£80–170
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
6h 46m
£107–365
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 Darlington
7h 31m
£71–221

Cardiff to Shildon by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Shildon via Birmingham New Street and Darlington in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to St Johns Church via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 9h 37m.

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