How to travel from Cardiff to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Cardiff and Durham is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Cardiff to Durham by car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Cardiff if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Durham by car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Cardiff and Durham is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Cardiff and Durham by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cardiff and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cardiff and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Durham. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Durham is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £81 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | £120($145) | 5 times a week | 581km (361 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 45m | £240($285) | 5 times a week | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Barry, plane | 5h 15m | £255($300) | 5 times a week | 822km (511 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5h 40m | £145($170) | 5 times a week | 877km (545 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 6h 10m | £135($160) | 5 times a week | 957km (595 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £81($95) | on demand | 468km (291 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cardiff and Durham
Train operators
Transport for Wales
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham