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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $21. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:15 PM9h10Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C75323_C75008 · C753579:49 AM5h38Cardiff Central (CDF)3:27 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$1621One-way2 transfers
Other options
C750089:45 AM5h52Cardiff Central (CDF)3:37 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$691One-way0 transfers
L64807+
TP111900 · C442018:53 AM6h31Cardiff Central (CDF)3:24 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$891One-way2 transfers
C75008 · C753579:45 AM5h42Cardiff Central (CDF)3:27 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 AM9h55Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$481One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM12h00Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)5:00 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM11h25Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Newcastle:
A bus is $118 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Newcastle costing on average $162 (€129).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- 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, Cross Country, first_great_western 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, FlixBus.
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