What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Cardiff is to subway and bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Cardiff is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from South Shields to Cardiff?

The distance between South Shields and Cardiff is 325 miles. The road distance is 308.5 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £160 - £250.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from South Shields to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Cardiff bus from?

South Shields to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Cardiff train from?

South Shields to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Cardiff?

The best way to get from South Shields to Cardiff is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £160 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the South Shields to Cardiff bus arrive?

South Shields to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Cardiff train arrive?

South Shields to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Cardiff is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from South Shields to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Cardiff.

South Shields to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 36m
£167–248
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Monumentsubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
11h 41m
£37–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
10h 34m
£54–143
Drive 306.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Cardiffcar 306.7 mi
5h 22m
£75–108
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 31m
£49–130
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
7h 49m
£117–213
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 57m
£124–402
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 13m
£101–251

South Shields to Cardiff by subway and train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.1 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Cardiff Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 34m.

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