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South Shields to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Cardiff takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 8m
Duration
323 mi
Distance
£203
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 37m
£157–243

South Shields to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between South Shields and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 323.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Cardiff Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 37m.

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