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How to get fromSouth Shields to Cardiffby train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from South Shields to Cardiff by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    6h 52m
    £144–225
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    10h 46m
    £35–60
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 172
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    9h 30m
    £73–126
  4. Drive  306.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Shields to Cardiffcar car 306.7 mi
    5h 22m
    £77–111
  5. Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway subway
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4h 37m
    £48–127
  6. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    7h
    £145–231
  7. 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 46m
    £123–405
  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
    6h 21m
    £88–246

South Shields to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £140–220 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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