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Cardiff to North Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and North Shields takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to North Shields. 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 33m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£170
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£140–220

Cardiff to North Shields train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:50 PM which arrives into North Shields at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNexus Metro6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNexus Metro6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNexus Metro6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNexus Metro6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNexus Metro6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNexus Metro6h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to North Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to North Shields.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and North Shields, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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