The average train between Cardiff and North Shields takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to North Shields. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and North Shields. 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 North Shields at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at North Shields station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Cardiff to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cardiff and North Shields is 409.7 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Shields via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Monument in around 6h 12m.