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

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Cardiff is to bus which costs £22 - £75 and takes 11h 26m.

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 56m 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 Kingsway GD via Tenters Street Stand B, John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

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

The distance between Durham (Land) and Cardiff is 308 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 and costs £110 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 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 Tenters Street Stand B 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 and costs £110 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 11h 26m.

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

Durham (Land) to Cardiff bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson St-Carliol St 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 56m to drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1567+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Durham (Land) to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Durham (Land) 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 Darlington to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h
£112–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tenters Street Stand B to John Dobson St-Carliol StX21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
11h 26m
£22–72
Drive 282.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Cardiff282.4 mi
4h 56m
£70–101
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h
£48–151
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Darlington to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h 5m
£119–354
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester PiccadillyNewcastle - Manchester Airport
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 19m
£70–171
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 10m
£115–398
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 49m
£79–196

Durham (Land) to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 305.9 mi
Duration: 7h

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 £110–440 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Kingsway GD via Tenters Street Stand B, John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 26m.

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