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How to get fromDarlington to Cardiffby train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Darlington to Cardiff by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    4h 54m

  2. Drive 271.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Cardiffcar car 271.9 mi
    4h 44m
    £67–96

  3. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 55m

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 6m

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 38m

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 1m

Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

CrossCountry operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 54m.

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