The average train between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Cardiff takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cardiff. 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 once daily between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle Airport (NCL) is at 4:02 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 9:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 19m • 2 changes


6h 17m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newcastle Airport (NCL) station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cardiff train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cardiff train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Cardiff is 407.5 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a subway from Newcastle Airport to Cardiff Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 35m.