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There are 9 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff University by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    5h 34m
    £140–210
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff - North Roadbus bus Uk078
    9h 15m
    £40–60
  3. Drive  304.5 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff Universitycar car 304.5 mi
    5h 19m
    £77–111
  4. Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 17m
    £46–122
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 48m
    £135–202
  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    7h 11m
    £100–165
  7. Fly Newcastle to Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane NCL - CWL
    6h 54m
    £79–393
  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 54m
    £84–225
  9. Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    5h 25m
    £120–380

Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff University by train and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Cardiff University, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff - North Road once daily. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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