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Six ways to Travel from Cardiff to Durham

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Cheapest
By car (485 km)
5 h 3 min
485 km.
from $26
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Rideshare
5 h 3 min
485 km.
from $18.45
Train
7 h 21 min
366 km.
from $425.22
Train, Plane, Bus
6 h 20 min
366 km.
from $225.78
Train via Manchester
8 h 16 min
366 km.
from $168.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$303.79

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.90–$227.84
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$189.87

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$607.57

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Herbert Street to John
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Arriva North East

Phone:
0344 800 4411
Website:
arrivabus.co.uk/north-east/
Bus from Bus Station Stand J to Newgate
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.54

Go North East

Phone:
+44 191 420 5050
Email:
Website:
gonortheast.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station Stand J to Newgate
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.54

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$215.18

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77
Bus from Birmingham to Sheffield,
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52
Train from Birmingham New Street to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$354.42
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$126.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to bus which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $70.65 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Durham University via Birmingham and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Durham via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Durham?

The distance between Cardiff and Durham is 482 km. The road distance is 484 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Cardiff to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Durham bus from?

Cardiff to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Durham train from?

Cardiff to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Durham?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $163.04 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $108.70 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Cardiff to Durham bus arrive?

Cardiff to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Cardiff to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Durham is 484 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cardiff to Durham.

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

Book your Cardiff to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Durham?

Book your Cardiff to Durham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1390+ hotels available in Durham. Prices start at $33.72 per night.
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