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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$142 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Newcastle:
A bus is $103 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Newcastle costing on average $142 (€116).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Newcastle
How to get from Cardiff to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:15 PM9h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:15 PM9h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G66783 · G01078+
G158981:45 PM5h39Cardiff Central (CDF)7:24 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$2121One-way2 transfers
Other options
- G00898 · W2978211:45 AM5h53Cardiff Central (CDF)5:38 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$2121One-way1 transfer
- G01077+
Y6200612:29 PM6h08Cardiff Central (CDF)6:37 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$2121One-way1 transfer - G01071+Y6196810:30 AM5h58Cardiff Central (CDF)4:28 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$3191One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM9h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM12h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM12h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:00 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Newcastle:
A bus is $103 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Newcastle costing on average $142 (€116).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Newcastle by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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