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

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Wales is to subway and fly and train which costs £45 - £120 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Wales is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Wales. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from South Shields to Wales?

The distance between South Shields and Wales is 337 miles. The road distance is 308.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from South Shields to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £140 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from South Shields to Wales, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from South Shields to Wales?

The best way to get from South Shields to Wales is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the South Shields to Wales train arrive?

South Shields to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Wales?

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

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Wales.

South Shields to Wales - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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There are 9 ways to get from South Shields to Wales by train, ferry, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
6h 51m
£144–215
Subway to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Newport (S Wales)train
4h 30m
£45–118
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from South Shields Ferry Terminal to North Shields Ferry Terminalferry Ferry
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff - North Roadbus Uk078
11h 21m
Drive 306.7 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Cardiffcar 306.7 mi
5h 22m
£78–112
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
7h
£145–230
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 6m
£100–173
Fly Newcastle to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCL - LPL
7h 23m
£94–222
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 Newport (S Wales)train
5h 46m
£118–375
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 Newport (S Wales)train
6h 7m
£83–222

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Distance: 335 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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