What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to train and bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bus Station Stand E and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Land) and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Cardiff Central via Darlington and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Cardiff is 296 miles. The road distance is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £150 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus from?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Cardiff train from?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs £150 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Cardiff train arrive?

Durham (Land) to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Cardiff is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1710+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Durham (Land) to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 3m
£150–223
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
11h 17m
£59–154
Drive 282.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiffcar 282.4 mi
4h 59m
£69–100
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
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
6h 10m
£64–163
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 13m
£110–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
12h 13m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, 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
7h 55m
£124–291

Durham (Land) to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Cardiff Central via Newgate Street - Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Cardiff North Road via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in around 12h 13m.

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