Train Cardiff to Gateshead from £204 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gateshead takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 25m
Duration: 315 mi
Distance: £204
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 47m

£162–238

Cardiff to Gateshead train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:37 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 2:38 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 3:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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