The train between Cardiff and South Shields takes 6h 29m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cardiff to South 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Cardiff and South Shields. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 AM which arrives into South Shields at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at South Shields station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Cardiff to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cardiff and South Shields is 408.1 km. The road distance is 542 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 52m.
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