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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Newcastle
Showing times and prices for Dec 08
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€90
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
402 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Newcastle will cost around €90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for Newcastle on Mon, Dec 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 8 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:49AM7h34
Cardiff12:23PMNewcastle
€551One-way
0 transfers
07:49AM7h33
Cardiff03:22PMNewcastle
€691One-way
0 transfers
03:53PM8h05
Cardiff11:58PMNewcastle
€781One-way
0 transfers
07:53AM7h29
Cardiff03:22PMNewcastle
€781One-way
0 transfers
10:45AM5h45
Cardiff04:30PMNewcastle
€1691One-way
0 transfers
10:45AM5h45
Cardiff04:30PMNewcastle
€1691One-way
0 transfers
07:53AM7h29
Cardiff03:22PMNewcastle
€781One-way
0 transfers
07:49AM7h33
Cardiff03:22PMNewcastle
€691One-way
0 transfers
04:49AM7h34
Cardiff12:23PMNewcastle
€551One-way
0 transfers
03:53PM8h05
Cardiff11:58PMNewcastle
€781One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 47m. 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 €54.
Distance: 402 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€177 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m 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.
Live departures
Cardiff to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Newcastle trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:43 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G57010+C23660 | On time 8:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h05 | 3:28 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G56039+ C26391 | On time 8:42 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h36 | 3:18 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
 C27943+C23663 | On time 9:35 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h53 | 4:28 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
| G56069+C26388 | On time 9:45 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h37 | 4:22 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
| G57016+C23664 | On time 10:30 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 7h01 | 5:31 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
| G56075+C26385 | On time 10:43 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 6h38 | 5:21 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
| 4:49 AM Cardiff | 7h34 | 12:23 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Newcastle
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Trains from Cardiff to Newcastle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €54 but you can travel from only €21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 402 km distance in 5h 21m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €21
Distance 402 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 02:30 |
Last train 21:57 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €21
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cardiff to Newcastle trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Newcastle from €21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 31m
Cheapest Price
€79
CrossCountry frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 40m
Cheapest Price
€47
Transport for Wales frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 30m
Cheapest Price
€383
Cross Country frequency
4 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 35m
Cheapest Price
€392
first_great_western frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Newcastle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Newcastle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne can start from as little as €50 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne is €117; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne train time is 5 h 35 min covering the 402 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 04: 16. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 18: 45.
There are 6 trains a day from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne train with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or first_great_western. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Cardiff and Newcastle upon Tyne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 18: 45.
The cheapest month to travel from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Newcastle upon Tyne from Cardiff including taking a train, coach or flight.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Newcastle
Cardiff
Newcastle
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Newcastle.
Cathays
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Cardiff Queen Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
The major train station for arrivals in Newcastle is Manors. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manors for your journey to Newcastle from Cardiff.
Manors
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Manors
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
Taxis
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
Accessibility
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Public transit options for Newcastle
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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