Trains tickets from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Destination location: Newcastle
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Destination location: Newcastle
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Destination location: Newcastle
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Destination location: Newcastle
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff Central
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Destination location: Newcastle
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Average Price$20 - $83Average Duration11h 25m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$122 - $720Average Duration5h 44m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$47 - $47Average Duration5h 30m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
$47Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$326
Average train trip duration5h 44m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:45am
Distance250 miles (402 km)
Latest train departure4:45pm

Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $119

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $119 to $694 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-05-08.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Newcastle upon Tyne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff

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