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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Cardiff CentraltrainEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
    5h 12m
    £110–240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    8h 33m
    £25–65

  3. Drive 288.7 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Cardiffcar288.7 mi
    5h 1m
    £71–102

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
    4h 20m
    £41–133

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Durham to Bristol ParkwaytrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentraltrainLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 21m
    £44–117

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester PiccadillytrainNewcastle - Manchester Airport
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 27m
    £67–204

Durham to Wales by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Cardiff Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £110–240 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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