Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne Trains

Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 24m
Duration: 313 mi
Distance: £211
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 33m

£169–242

Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:45 PM → 9:37 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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