The average train between Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from 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 Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Wales to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Wales and Newcastle upon Tyne is 329.3 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 33m.