How to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance504km (313 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne

Transport options from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 35m
£89($105)
5 times a day496km (308 miles)
Train to London Paddington, Fly3h 40m
£210($250)
5 times a day672km (418 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
£235($280)
hourly738km (458 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 25m
£135($160)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 55m
£125($150)
hourly872km (542 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
£175($205)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly6h 10m
£130($155)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£30($35)
twice daily533km (331 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£57($68)
on demand504km (313 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle upon Tyne

The following major airports near Newcastle upon Tyne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Newcastle upon Tyne