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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 an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Darlington
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Darlington, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Darlington:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Darlington costing on average $133.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $99 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 5h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Darlington
How to get from Cardiff to Darlington by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Darlington is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:45 AM 5h08 Cardiff 12:53 PM Darlington $403 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:45 AM 5h08 Cardiff 12:53 PM Darlington $403 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:45 AM 5h08 Cardiff 12:53 PM Darlington $403 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9:45 AM 5h08 Cardiff 2:53 PM Darlington $403 1 One-way 1 transfer8:45 AM 5h22 Cardiff 2:07 PM Darlington $403 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
5:54 AM 5h11 Cardiff 11:05 AM Darlington $412 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Darlington:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Darlington costing on average $133.
Other travel options to Darlington take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre).
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Darlington station (DAR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Darlington by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Darlington by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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