How to travel from Durham to Saint Davids, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Saint Davids is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Durham to Saint Davids by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint DavidsDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Swansea and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Blackpool National Express Coach Facility then take the train to Liverpool Lime Street and then to Haverfordwest.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to St Davids Cathedral.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance514km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Saint Davids

There are several options for getting from Durham to Saint Davids by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £165 ($195) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).

The distance between Durham and Saint Davids is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Durham and Saint Davids by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Saint Davids is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Saint Davids, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £165 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Saint Davids. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Saint Davids. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durham, Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Haverfordwest, Haverfordwest Picton Place and St David's Nun Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Durham and Saint Davids. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Saint Davids. We recommend that you drive to St Davids Cathedral. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Saint Davids. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway then Swansea and then to Haverfordwest. instead which will take 8h 35m.

The closest major airport to Saint Davids is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Saint Davids. The distance is around 514km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Saint Davids is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £250 ($300).

How do I get from Durham to Saint Davids

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Saint Davids

Transport options from Durham to Saint Davids
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
£250($300)
every 4 hours741km (460 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly9h 10m
£170($200)
5 times a week681km (423 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 55m
£165($195)
twice a week748km (465 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
£89($105)
on demand514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Saint Davids

The following major airports near Saint Davids offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
143km (89 miles) from Saint Davids
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Saint Davids
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Saint Davids