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There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Middlesbrough 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
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Middlesbroughtrain train
    5h 53m
    £116–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Leeds - Eastgate Victoria to Middlesbroughbus bus Uk930 / ...
    9h 30m
    £36–53

  3. Bus via Coventry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Bus Station Stand 11bus bus Ukx010
    8h 32m
    £39–62

  4. Drive  274.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Middlesbroughcar car 274.4 mi
    4h 46m
    £68–99

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

    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 train from Newcastle to Middlesbroughtrain train
    5h 46m
    £62–149

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Middlesbroughtrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
    6h 43m
    £92–150

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane BRS - MME
    7h 38m
    £99–448

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane CWL - MME
    8h 17m
    £140–764

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

    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 train from Newcastle to Middlesbroughtrain train
    6h 46m
    £136–406

  10. 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 Darlingtontrain train
    7h 33m
    £109–260

Cardiff to Middlesbrough by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Middlesbrough via Birmingham New Street and York in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station Stand 11 via Pool Meadow Bus Station, M&S, and Asda in around 8h 32m.

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