CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
Trains to Durham from Cardiff Central
| First train | 08:45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 09:45 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Durham | |
| Journey time | From 5h 38m | |
| Distance | 238 miles (382 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
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Travelling from Cardiff Central to Durham by train
If you're planning to travel from Cardiff Central to Durham, we're here to help!
On average, the train journey from Cardiff Central to Durham takes around 5 hours 38 minutes. There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Durham.
Direct trains depart from Cardiff Central to Durham.
Trains on this route are operated by CrossCountry.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Durham?
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Cardiff Central to Durham is right for you.
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