It takes an average of 8h 20m to travel from Newcastle to Cardiff Central by train, over a distance of around 250 miles (402 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Newcastle to Cardiff Central and tickets for this journey start from £47 when you book in advance.
First train | 03:23 | |
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Last train | 22:45 | |
Departure station | Newcastle | |
Arrival station | Cardiff Central | |
Journey time | From 5h 1m | |
Distance | 250 miles (402 km) | |
Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £47 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
There are no direct services from Newcastle to Cardiff. When taking the train down to Wales, you'll need to change at both Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. You’ll be travelling on CrossCountry and Great Western Railway trains.
Both trains are equipped with WiFi, which is free for all passengers on most GWR services while people travelling Standard with CrossCountry will have to pay a small fee to use the service on board. First Class tickets are available from both train operators. There's also the opportunity to buy hot and cold food and drink throughout the day on both of these trains thanks to their respective buffet cars. If there's not one on the service, a buffet cart will provide at-seat service.
Setting off from Newcastle, the train stops at Durham, Darlington and York, passing the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park on the way. Keep an eye out for the park from the train window, as it's a fantastic sight in the spring and summer months (when the area’s flora is in bloom).
After changing at Birmingham New Street, the route continues south to Bristol Parkway via Cheltenham and Gloucester, passing through the rest of the Cotswolds. After making your final change at Bristol Parkway, the GWR train takes you through the Severn Tunnel, which was the longest underwater tunnel in the world up until 1987.
The average journey time by train between Newcastle and Cardiff Central is 8 hours and 20 minutes, with around 39 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central is 5 hours and 1 minute.
Train ticket prices from Newcastle to Cardiff Central can start from as little as £47 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Newcastle to Cardiff Central. Travelling from Newcastle to Cardiff Central by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central leaves at 03:23. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central leaves at 22:45. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Newcastle to Cardiff Central cover a distance of around 250 miles (402 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Cardiff Central to Newcastle.
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