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Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Durham (DHM)

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15

train journeys
per day

237

miles (382 kms)

5hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:53

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ) to Durham (DHM)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Queen Street to Durham is approximately 237 miles (382 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 14 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Queen Street to Durham. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Cardiff Queen Street to Durham Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:40
    5 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    13:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    5 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:30
    5 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    16:17
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:30
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    17:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:30
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    18:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    5 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    5 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    20:16
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:00
    6 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    21:09
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    21:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:30
    5 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    22:00
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:30
    6 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    00:13
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:00
    6 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    01:22
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:45
    11 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    11:15
    Cardiff Queen Street
    Durham
    Cardiff Queen Street to Durham

About Cardiff Queen Street Station

Station name Cardiff Queen Street (CDQ)
Address Cardiff Queen Street station, Station Terrace, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4EY
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 07:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:40 - 18:00
Thursday 07:40 - 18:00
Friday 07:40 - 18:00
Saturday 07:40 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Durham Station

Station name Durham (DHM)
Address Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham

The travel time between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 14 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:53.

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Amenities on trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Queen Street & Durham. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Queen Street and Durham, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.