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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Durham | Cardiff Central | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Durham | Cardiff Central | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Durham to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £72
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham to Cardiff by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Durham to Cardiff?
The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Cardiff start from £72. The average price for this train route is around £236. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Durham to Cardiff?
The average train journey time from Durham to Cardiff is 5h 43m, covering a distance of 238 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 36m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Durham to Cardiff route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Durham to Cardiff?
The earliest train from Durham to Cardiff departs at 16:52. And the latest train departs at 16:53.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Durham to Cardiff was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £78To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Durham to Cardiff as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £78 to £523 for a train ticket from Durham to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £78, which is on 2025-12-04.
