How to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle

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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 $52.

Distance: 249 miles (402 km)

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$43

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Cheapest

$159

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10h 10m

Average total duration

9h 40m

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30m

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6h 18m

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Fastest

5h 48m

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30m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Cardiff to Newcastle

How to get from Cardiff to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:15AM12h40
Cardiff
03:55PMNewcastle
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:15AM12h40
Cardiff
03:55PMNewcastle
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:15PM9h10
Cardiff
09:25PMNewcastle
$451One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:10PM11h00
Cardiff
04:10AMNewcastle
$391One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:00AM9h45
Cardiff
07:45PMNewcastle
$781One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Newcastle.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Newcastle:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Newcastle costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Cardiff to Newcastle is approximately 249 miles (402 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Newcastle is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Newcastle:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cardiff to Newcastle:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.

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