The average train between Whitley Bay and Cardiff takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitley Bay 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 every 2 hours between Whitley Bay and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Cardiff? 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 Whitley Bay to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Cardiff station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Whitley Bay to Cardiff train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Cardiff train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Cardiff is 412.2 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Cardiff Central via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 41m.