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

The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Cardiff start from £71. The average price for this train route is around £233. 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.

Train Durham to Cardiff from £71

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Durham to Cardiff on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:53	Durham	5h 36m	22:29	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	08:25	Durham	7h	15:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	09:25	Durham	7h	16:25	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	10:25	Durham	7h 2m	17:27	Cardiff Central	No tags
Train	15:25	Durham	7h 15m	22:40	Cardiff Central	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Durham to Cardiff

We recommend taking the bus

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 £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 2hAverage duration

236 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£35 - £36	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£71 - £538	Average duration5h 43m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£34 - £34	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

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 £71

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

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 £71. The average price for this train route is around £233. 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.