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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Cathays (CYS)

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25

train journeys
per day

220

miles (354 kms)

4hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

05:59 / 01:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Cathays (CYS)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Cathays , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 25 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Cathays is approximately 220 miles (354 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 4 mins.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Cathays.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Cathays. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 56 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to Cathays Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:59
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:55
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    12:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:11
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:32
    5 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:11
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    13:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:31
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:11
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    14:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:28
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    15:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:10
    5 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:28
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    16:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:10
    5 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:28
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    17:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:11
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    17:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:06
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    18:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:12
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    18:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:27
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    19:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:11
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    19:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:29
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    20:02
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:27
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    21:06
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:11
    5 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Darlington
    Cathays
    Darlington to Cathays

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
Address Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
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

About Cathays Station

Station name Cathays (CYS)
Address Cathays station, Plas-y-Parc, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3LU
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:30 - 15:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Cathays

The travel time between Darlington and Cathays by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Cathays vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:59, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:14.

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Amenities on trains between Darlington and Cathays can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Darlington & Cathays. owever, there are 25 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, GWR, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Cathays.

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