Cardiff to South Shields Trains

Cardiff to South Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and South Shields takes 7h 13m 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.

7h 13m
Duration: 323 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 8m

£141–214

Cardiff to South Shields train times

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 9:45 PM which arrives into South Shields at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:45 AM → 6:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 10:08 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
7:45 PM → 10:13 AM
Arrives next day
14h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 28m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
Show more

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