The average train between South Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from South Wales 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between South Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Wales is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne? 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from South Wales station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
South Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
South Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your South Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between South Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne is 382.8 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Cwmbach to Newcastle via Cardiff Central and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 22m.