The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
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There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Cardiff by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Middlesbrough and Cardiff by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Cardiff. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Middlesbrough and Cardiff. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Cardiff. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Cardiff with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 8h 30m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Cardiff. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Cardiff. We recommend that you 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 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Cardiff. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Cardiff is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £125($145) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
Train to Edinburgh, plane | 5hrs | £145($175) | hourly | 873km (543 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 6hrs | £295($350) | every 2 hours | 709km (441 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 504km (313 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 40m | £110($135) | every 2 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 15m | £18($21) | every 20 mins | 479km (298 miles) |
Bus to Cardiff North Road | 8h 30m | £25($30) | twice daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 455km (283 miles) |
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