The distance between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Newcastle.
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Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.
There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).
The distance between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 30m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne. The distance is around 504km (313 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £89($105) | 5 times a day | 496km (308 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 40m | £210($250) | 5 times a day | 672km (418 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | £235($280) | hourly | 738km (458 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 793km (493 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 4h 55m | £125($150) | hourly | 872km (542 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £175($205) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 10m | £130($155) | hourly | 511km (318 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | £30($35) | twice daily | 533km (331 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £57($68) | on demand | 504km (313 miles) |
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The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.