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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Cardiff Central via Darlington and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Cardiff?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is 294 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Cardiff bus from?

Middlesbrough to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Cardiff train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Middlesbrough to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £130 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £800 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Cardiff bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Cardiff train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Cardiff is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Middlesbrough to Cardiff.

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

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Middlesbrough to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 / ...
6h 5m
£130–366
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 172 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
9h 25m
£27–49
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h
£47–64
Drive 273.7 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Cardiffcar 273.7 mi
4h 46m
£68–98
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough 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
5h 36m
£55–135
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 34m
£89–152
Fly Durham Tees Valley Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MME - CWL
7h 34m
£129–763
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 47m
£135–450
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, 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 15m
£134–368
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 21m
£174–370

Middlesbrough to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Cardiff Central via Darlington and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Sophia Gardens via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h.

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