The average train between Cardiff and North Shields takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Cardiff and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into North Shields at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to North Shields? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Cardiff to North Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to North Shields train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cardiff and North Shields is 409.7 km. The road distance is 678 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Shields via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Newcastle, and Monument in around 5h 36m.