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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €77.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cardiff to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Darlington is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Darlington:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Darlington costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Darlington as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Darlington by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
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