Durham to Cardiff help!

lufcgirl

Hi

I need to get to Cardiff from Durham on Saturday 24th October returning on 25th. Does anyone have any advice on cheapest possible train tickets?

As I've looked at flights, I could fly from Newcastle to Bristol for just short of £90 and then get a train to Cardiff, as flights directly to Cardiff are way out of my price range.

I have a Young Persons Railcard, I need to get there as soon as possible on the Saturday and leave to be back in Durham anytime before 11pm. As far as I can see, the price of a standard return is £77.35. Is there anything I can do to make this cheaper?

Thanks

geordieracer

77.35 is the cheapest i can find for you.. though i have not looked at single advance as its that short notice youwont find anything really.

barnabee

I could fly from Newcastle to Bristol for just short of £90 and then get a train to Cardiff

Just incase you decide on this option, are you aware there is no train station at Bristol airport? You will have to pay for a bus into Bristol city centre and catch the onward train there.
National Express fare is £68.60 but an 11 hour trip on the 24th would be my idea of hell.

KeithP

You could save a few pounds on that £77.35 fare.

24 Oct
Dep Durham 14:12, arr Cardiff 20:11. Advance Single =£31.35.

25 Oct
Dep Cardiff 16:45, arr Durham 22:41. Advance Single = £34.30.

So its £65.65 return with railcard.

Somewhat amazingly, that ticket for the return leg is First Class. (If you want Standard Class its £54.10)

Details from NXEC website.