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How to get fromDurham (Land) to Cardiffby train, bus, car or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    7h 18m
    £97–226

  2. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    cheapest
    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
    6h 19m
    £40–142

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus bus
    10h 34m

  4. Drive 282.4 mi

    1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiffcar car 282.4 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h 19m
    £119–377

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Airport
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 33m
    £74–196

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    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
    7h 30m
    £109–406

Durham (Land) to Cardiff by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Cardiff Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £95–220 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Kingsway GD via Newgate Street - Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Town Hall, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 34m.

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