Trains from Durham, County Durham to Cardiff

  • Lowest price from $148.97
  • Average duration 5h 2m
  • Connections per day 21
  • Distance 382 km
  • CO₂ per person 5 kg

train from Durham, County Durham to Cardiff

The journey from Durham, County Durham to Cardiff is about 382 km. On average a train trip takes 5h 2m with 21 connections per day.

Lowest price $148.97
Trip duration 5h 2m
Connections per day 21
Lowest price $148.97
Highest price $304.36
First departure 05:40 AM
Last departure 06:53 PM
Distance 382 km
Departure Durham, County Durham
Arrival Cardiff
Travel operator London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales
Find the best price
Cross Country26.74 kg CO₂
09:53DURHAM
5h 7m
15:25Cardiff central
$141.38
1 changes
Cross Country26.74 kg CO₂
10:52DURHAM
5h 8m
16:25Cardiff central
$141.38
1 changes
Cross Country26.74 kg CO₂
18:53DURHAM
5h 34m
00:35Cardiff central
$170.87
1 changes

Next departures from Durham, County Durham to Cardiff

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

CrossCountry $386.61
05:40 DURHAM
5h · 2 changes
11:10 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $386.61
06:37 DURHAM
4h 37m · 2 changes
11:36 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $386.61
06:53 DURHAM
5h 5m · 1 changes
12:11 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $268.18
06:53 DURHAM
5h 5m · 1 changes
12:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $268.18
07:53 DURHAM
5h 4m · 1 changes
13:17 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $386.61
08:48 DURHAM
4h 38m · 2 changes
14:06 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $386.61
08:54 DURHAM
4h 58m · 1 changes
14:06 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $189.24
09:53 DURHAM
5h 7m · 1 changes
15:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $228.71
09:53 DURHAM
5h 8m · 1 changes
15:16 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $189.24
10:52 DURHAM
5h 8m · 1 changes
16:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $228.71
10:52 DURHAM
5h 2m · 1 changes
16:07 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $358.01
11:53 DURHAM
5h 2m · 1 changes
17:09 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $358.01
12:48 DURHAM
4h 28m · 2 changes
17:37 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $347.14
12:54 DURHAM
5h 5m · 1 changes
18:28 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $358.01
13:53 DURHAM
5h 1m · 1 changes
19:11 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $358.01
14:53 DURHAM
5h 7m · 1 changes
20:25 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $358.01
15:53 DURHAM
5h 4m · 1 changes
21:15 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $347.14
16:53 DURHAM
5h 12m · 1 changes
22:30 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $268.18
17:52 DURHAM
5h 21m · 1 changes
23:47 Cardiff central
CrossCountry $228.71
18:53 DURHAM
5h 34m · 1 changes
00:35 Cardiff central
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Carriers on this route

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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a train operating company in the United Kingdom that operates intercity services on the "East Coast Main Line" between London, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. It was formed in 2018 as a result of the UK government's decision to terminate the franchise of Virgin Trains East Coast. LNER is owned by the Department for Transport and managed by the operator of the East Coast Partnership, a joint venture between infrastructure company Network Rail and train operator FirstGroup. LNER operates a fleet of electric and diesel trains, including the Azuma, which is the fastest train in the UK.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 26.74kg
bus 28.65kg
flight 76.4kg
carpool 61.12kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Durham, County Durham to Cardiff?

The train journey between Durham, County Durham and Cardiff emits 26.74kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Durham, County Durham and Cardiff?

Taking the train between Durham, County Durham and Cardiff saves 49.66kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.91kg compared to the bus and 34.38kg compared to the car.

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