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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.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$85
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$139
Fastest journey on Oct 29
5 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
5 h 50 m
Trains on Oct 29
10
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 10 trains from Cardiff to Newcastle, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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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Trains from Cardiff to Newcastle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€48) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 21:53. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€48) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 9:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cardiff to Newcastle.
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Newcastle trains for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G66837 · G00733 | On time 5:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h52 | 11:37 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
W35200+ G00730+ G80168+ TP272100 | On time 5:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h48 | 1:38 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
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G66712 · G01064 | 8:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h53 | 2:38 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G01067 | 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h52 | 3:37 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00869_G01067+ G15043 | 9:49 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h48 | 3:37 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G00941 · G01069 | 10:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h53 | 4:38 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G00947 · G01075 | 12:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h52 | 6:37 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G01075+ G15047 | 12:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h47 | 6:37 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G00905 · G01080 | 1:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h54 | 7:39 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G01080+ W35187 | 1:50 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h49 | 7:39 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G00946 · G01082 | 2:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h56 | 8:41 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G00946 · G01082+ G80148 | 2:45 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h54 | 8:39 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
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Most Cardiff to Newcastle trains use the Cardiff Central to Newcastle station pair, with some services arriving at Manors. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Newcastle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Cathays has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cathays.
Ticket office support is available at Cathays. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cathays: Parking.
Available at Cathays: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cathays: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Newcastle Airport is 2 km from Newcastle city centre. Public transport options include:
Newcastle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available at the airport.
Free WiFi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the airport.
Ticket office support is available at Newcastle Airport.
Available at Newcastle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle Airport: The airport is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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