The average train between Cardiff and South Shields takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to South 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 South Shields. 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 South Shields at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at South Shields station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Cardiff to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to South Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cardiff and South Shields is 408.1 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Shields via Derby, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 23m.