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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Durham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. 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 $39, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 237 miles (382 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$59 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price |
10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Durham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Durham 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 Durham:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Durham costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- 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, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Durham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Durham by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 1 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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