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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Cardiff is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darlington and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Darlington to Cardiff?

The distance between Darlington and Cardiff is 291 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £120 - £190.

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

The train from Darlington to Cardiff Central takes 4h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or fly from Darlington to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Darlington to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £650 and takes 6h.

Where does the Darlington to Cardiff train arrive?

Darlington to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Cardiff is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Darlington to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
4h 54m
£120–190
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 42m
£54–140
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Cardiffcar 271.9 mi
4h 44m
£67–97
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 7m
£129–197
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 53m
£89–146
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MME - CWL
6h
£117–611
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 14m
£109–258
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 55m
£130–403

Darlington to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 289.2 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, KLM flies from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily.

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