Trains tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff

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TomorrowMay 23
from $330
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 23 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 23 at
    Destination city: Cardiff
    Destination location: Cardiff Central
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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

Bus
Average Price$20 - $78Average Duration11h 20m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$155 - $729Average Duration5h 53m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$48 - $48Average Duration5h 50m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$174
Average train trip duration5h 53m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure9:35am
Distance250 miles (402 km)
Latest train departure4:40pm

Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/20
$149
05/21
$149
Today
$148
05/23
$314
05/24
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff was searched and found on May 22, 2025 with a price of $148

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

You can expect to pay from $148 to $696 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $314 which is on 2025-05-23.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cardiff you take, 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.

By choosing the train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Cardiff, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cardiff while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Cardiff to Newcastle upon Tyne

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