The average train between Cardiff and Whitley Bay takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Cardiff to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Cardiff and Whitley Bay is 412.2 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Whitley Bay via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 9m.