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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 £27. 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 £27, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 356 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £155 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 |
 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 to Cardiff from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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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NX591 · NX509Fastest
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FAQs: Darlington to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Darlington to Cardiff.
There are 2 ways to get from Darlington to Cardiff: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Darlington to Cardiff is a coach with an average price of £27.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Cardiff:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Darlington to Cardiff costing on average £57.
The fastest way to get to Cardiff from Darlington is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 53 min.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes 8 h 50 min on average.
The distance between Darlington and Cardiff is around 220 miles.
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Cardiff is:
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Darlington and Cardiff as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Darlington to Cardiff:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Darlington to Cardiff:
- You can travel from Darlington to Cardiff by coach with Megabus or National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £27 with National Express from Darlington to Cardiff.
- You can take a train from Darlington to Cardiff with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for £57 with CrossCountry from Darlington to Cardiff.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darlington to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cardiff as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Darlington to Cardiff.
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