Cardiff to Gateshead Trains

Cardiff to Gateshead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gateshead takes 6h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 313 mi
Distance: £166
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 33m

£137–209

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 9:45 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 6:37 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 8:41 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:38 PM
5h 58m • 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 → 3:28 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 9:27 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
7:45 PM → 9:37 AM
Arrives next day
13h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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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