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How to get fromDurham to Cardiffby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    5h 12m
    £160–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    8h 20m
    £51–137

  3. Drive 288.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Cardiffcar car 288.7 mi
    5h 5m
    £71–103

  4. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 24m
    £54–137

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 25m
    £156–220

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 7m
    £113–201

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

    1. Take the train from Durham 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 1m
    £110–253

  8. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 41m
    £127–409

Durham to Cardiff by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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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 once daily. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 20m.

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