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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Durham

Average priceUS$80 - US$80Average duration9h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average priceUS$108 - US$728Average duration5h 29m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$53 - US$53Average duration6h
16kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Cardiff to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 5 hours 29 minutes and with fares starting at just US$108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
5h 29mAverage duration
US$108Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$320
Average train trip duration5h 29m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure07:45
Distance237 miles
Latest train departure16:45

Cardiff to Durham Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Durham

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Durham cost?

    The average train ticket price from Cardiff to Durham is US$320. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Durham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Cardiff to Durham?

    A train trip between Cardiff and Durham is around 5h 29m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 238 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Cardiff and Durham?

    The number of trains from Cardiff to Durham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Cardiff to Durham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cardiff and Durham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Durham.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Cardiff and Durham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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