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It takes an average of 7h 9m to travel from Durham to Cardiff Queen Street by train, over a distance of around 237 miles (382 km). There are normally 21 trains per day travelling from Durham to Cardiff Queen Street and tickets for this journey start from £72.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:09 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Cardiff Queen Street | |
| Journey time | From 5h 15m | |
| Distance | 237 miles (382 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £72.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Durham to Cardiff Queen Street in 5 hours 15 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Durham to Cardiff Queen Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 9 minutes to travel the 237 miles (382 km) from Durham to Cardiff Queen Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 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, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Cardiff Queen Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Durham to Cardiff Queen Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £72.40. 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 Cardiff Queen Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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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
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.