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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Durham to Cardiff?

The distance between Durham and Cardiff is 313 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £160 - £240.

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

The train from Durham to Cardiff Central takes 5h 12m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Durham to Cardiff train from?

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

Where does the Durham to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Cardiff is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Durham to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 780+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Cardiff 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
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
5h 12m
£160–240
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 42m
£46–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 17m
£88–173
Drive 288.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Cardiffcar 288.7 mi
5h 5m
£72–104
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 24m
£158–228
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 7m
£113–201
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham 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 29m
£92–230
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 39m
£121–419
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 18m
£153–339

Durham to Cardiff by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Cardiff.

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Distance: 311.1 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Cardiff Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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