- Distance: 323.3 mi
- Duration: 6h 3m
The train between Cardiff and South Shields takes 6h 3m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Cardiff and South Shields. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 3m. 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
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 520 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Shields via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 3m.
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