The train between South Shields and Cardiff takes 5h 58m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from South Shields to Cardiff. 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 5 times a week between South Shields and Cardiff. The service departs South Shields at 2:08 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Cardiff at 20:06:00. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Cardiff Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
South Shields to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between South Shields and Cardiff is 408.1 km. The road distance is 494 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £140–210 and the journey takes 5h 25m.