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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 40m
    £141–215

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    10h 40m
    £40–65

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133
    9h 59m
    £59–98

  4. Drive  295.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Springcar car 295.2 mi
    5h 7m
    £73–106

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Interchangebus bus
    5h

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thornabytrain train
    3. Take the train from Thornaby to Sunderlandtrain train
    8h 32m
    £97–164

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CWL - NCL
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Interchangebus bus
    9h 19m

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 7m
    £86–227

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the bus from Newcastle Airport Terminal to Interchangebus bus
    6h

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    8h
    £80–249

  11. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    7h 49m
    £117–267

Cardiff to Houghton-Le-Spring by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Houghton Cut Slip Road via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, Central Station, Park Lane, and Interchange in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Houghton Le Spring via Birmingham Coach Station and Interchange in around 9h 59m.

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