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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. 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 $58, while a train costs an average of $163.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$163 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Durham
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Durham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Durham:
A bus is $105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Durham costing on average $163.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Durham
How to get from Cardiff to Durham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM 12h40 Cardiff 4:25 AM Durham $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:45 PM 12h40 Cardiff 4:25 AM Durham $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 PM 12h40 Cardiff 4:25 AM Durham $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:45 PM 12h40 Cardiff 3:25 AM Durham $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Durham:
A bus is $105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Durham costing on average $163.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Durham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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