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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 £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. 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 £29, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 356 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £119 Average Price |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Cardiff from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Darlington to Cardiff is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Cardiff:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Cardiff costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Coaches mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Cardiff by coach.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Megabus.
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