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It takes an average of 8h 39m to travel from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough by train, over a distance of around 229 miles (369 km). There are normally 50 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough and tickets for this journey start from £94.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:47 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Middlesbrough | |
| Journey time | From 5h 29m | |
| Distance | 229 miles (369 km) | |
| Frequency | 50 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £94.40 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough in 5 hours 29 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 39 minutes to travel the 229 miles (369 km) from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 29 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 50 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to Middlesbrough. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £94.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Middlesbrough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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