4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Darlington to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
10 h 25 m
Average duration
11 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Darlington to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darlington to Cardiff will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Darlington to Cardiff you need to make at least one change.
NX598 · NX5071:4510h25Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)12:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£501One-way1 change- NX591 · NX50914:2512h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)3:15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£521One-way1 change
- NX598 · NX5071:4510h25Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)12:10Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£501One-way1 change
- NX591 · NX50914:2512h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)3:15Cardiff, Sophia Gardens£521One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Darlington to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. 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 coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 356 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m 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.
Live departures
Darlington to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Darlington to Cardiff coaches for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:25 Darlington | 12h40 | 3:05 Cardiff | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| NX598 · NX507 | 1:45 Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) | 10h25 | 12:10 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Darlington to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Darlington to Cardiff run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 356 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 356 km |
Average bus duration 9h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Darlington to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Darlington to Cardiff with National Express, Megabus for as low as £30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Darlington to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darlington to Cardiff by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Darlington and Cardiff
Most Darlington to Cardiff buses use the Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) to Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. Use this guide to compare Darlington and Cardiff bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) from Darlington city centre
Getting to Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) from Cardiff city centre
Getting to Cardiff, Sophia Gardens from Cardiff city centre
Getting to Cardiff, University from Cardiff city centre
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