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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Consett by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 58m
    £137–209

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    10h 46m
    £40–60

  3. Drive  297.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Consettcar car 297.4 mi
    5h 19m
    £74–107

  4. 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 Interchange to Consett Bus Station Stand Dbus bus
    5h 56m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 17m
    £140–210

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    8h 19m
    £98–168

  7. Fly Cardiff Airport to Newcastle

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane CWL - NCL
    10h 15m
    £50–232

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 47 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Consett Bus Station Stand Dbus bus
    7h 25m

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    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
    6h 56m
    £121–378

  10. 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
    8h 7m
    £113–261

  11. 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 Central to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Metrocentretrain train
    8h 37m
    £84–235

Cardiff to Consett by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Consett, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Consett Bus Station Stand D via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Stn Neville St in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff - North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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