What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birtley?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Birtley is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birtley?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Birtley is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Birtley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Birtley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Newcastle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Birtley?

The distance between Cardiff and Birtley is 337 miles. The road distance is 300.4 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Birtley without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birtley without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £170 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Birtley?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cardiff to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birtley bus from?

Cardiff to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Birtley train from?

Cardiff to Birtley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Birtley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Birtley is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Birtley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Birtley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.

Where does the Cardiff to Birtley train arrive?

Cardiff to Birtley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Birtley is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Cardiff to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Birtley.

Cardiff to Birtley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Birtley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
6h 42m
£170–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
9h 57m
£35–60
Drive 298.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Birtleycar 298.7 mi
5h 11m
£74–107
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Durham Road-Fire Stationbus
4h 37m
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 4m
£174–261
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
7h 56m
£119–208
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 22m
£122–398
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 35m
£93–253

Cardiff to Birtley by train, foot, and bus

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.5 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle once daily. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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