- Must visit
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 41 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
402 km
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 $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 18 buses that leave Cardiff for Newcastle on Sat, Aug 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 9 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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.
NX509 · NX426
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
NX111 · NX131 · NX172
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
NX111 · NX133
NX112 · NX133
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX111 · NX133Buses from Cardiff to Newcastle run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) 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 9h 10m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
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 Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Newcastle buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX509 · NX591 | 3:15 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 12h45 | 4:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX426 | 4:20 AM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 13h10 | 5:30 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 | |
NX507 · NX426 | 12:15 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 12h50 | 1:05 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) | 11h40 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
NX509 · NX598 | 5:30 PM Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 11h20 | 4:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 11h45 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) | 13h10 | 2:50 PM 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Newcastle by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cardiff to Newcastle buses use the Cardiff, Sophia Gardens to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. 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.
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