How to travel from Durham to Cardiff, United Kingdom
The distance between Durham and Cardiff is around 469km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Durham to Cardiff by bus, 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 Cardiff → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Exeter (EXT), train
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Cardiff Central.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£235($280)
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5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Cabot Circus and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Cardiff
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Durham to Cardiff by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between Durham and Cardiff is around 469km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367km (228 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Durham and Cardiff by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Cardiff is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Cardiff. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Leeds Bus Station, Cabot Circus and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Cardiff. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Durham and Cardiff. The distance is around 469km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Cardiff is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £36 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Cardiff
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Exeter (EXT), train + 5 similar | 4h 45m | £235($280) | 5 times a week | 743km (462 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 50m | £275($325) | 5 times a week | 758km (471 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £340($400) | 5 times a week | 720km (447 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, Fly | 4h 55m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 784km (487 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £135($160) | 5 times a week | 839km (522 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 40m | £120($140) | 5 times a week | 544km (338 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | £36($43) | 5 times a week | 560km (348 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £81($95) | on demand | 469km (291 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Durham and Cardiff
Train operators
Transport for Wales
LNER
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Cardiff
The following major airports near Cardiff offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 34km (21 miles) from Cardiff
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Cardiff