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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
On Fri, Oct 30, we found 14 buses from Cardiff to Newcastle, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 30 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 10 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Fri, Oct 30 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Buses from Cardiff to Newcastle run on average 13 times per day, taking around 10h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 7h 55m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cardiff to Newcastle.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Newcastle buses for tomorrow, Friday, October 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 13h10 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX591 | 3:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 12h45 | 4:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 12h00 | 5:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 11h50 | 5:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
NX111 · NX133 | 8:30 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 11h00 | 7:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 9h55 | 6:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
NX112 · NX133 | 12:10 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 10h05 | 10:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 9h10 | 9:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX509 · NX426 | 12:45 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 12h25 | 1:10 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 11h25 | 3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
NX111 · NX131 · NX172 | 4:25 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 12h00 | 4:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 11h50 | 5:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX598 | 5:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 11h30 | 5:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 12h15 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
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Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Large free museum covering natural history, archaeology and world cultures, famous for Hadrian’s Wall and dinosaur displays.
Leading art gallery with fine and decorative art, from historic paintings to contemporary works in a grand civic building.
Elegant Georgian street often ranked among Britain’s finest. Admire grand architecture, theatres and city-centre atmosphere.
Historic riverside quarter with bridges, pubs, markets and views. One of Newcastle’s best areas for walking and photography.
Large city-centre green space with formal paths, trees and civic buildings. A useful pause from shopping and sightseeing.
A stottie is a dense, round Geordie bread, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a classic Tyneside lunch and a proud local bakery staple.
Pease pudding is a savoury spread made from split peas, slowly cooked until smooth. It is a traditional North East favourite, often served in sandwiches or with ham.
Pan haggerty is a comforting baked dish of potatoes, onions, and cheese. It is a long-standing North East home-style dish valued for its simple local ingredients.
Beloved independent spot serving inventive British comfort food and notable breakfasts in a relaxed, stylish setting near the city centre.
Refined modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an elegant city-centre setting. One of Newcastle’s most acclaimed special-occasion restaurants.
Lively Quayside gastropub known for seasonal British cooking, good ale, and a warm historic atmosphere. Popular for quality local produce.
Moderate by UK standards; hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than London and many major UK tourist cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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John Dobson Street -> Newcastle Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Most Cardiff to Newcastle buses use the Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) to Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens). ATMs are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens).
Available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens): Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Cardiff, Sophia Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens. ATMs are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
Available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens: Basic accessibility features available.