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Cardiff to Gateshead trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gateshead takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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 21m
Duration
313 mi
Distance
£200
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 37m
£156–240

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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 313.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Newcastle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 37m.

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