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How to get fromCardiff to Birtleyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Birtley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    6h 9m
    £53–299

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk078
    9h 54m
    £24–55

  3. Drive 299 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Birtleycar car 299 mi
    5h 10m
    £72–104

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4h 17m
    £45–134

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Durhamtrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
    6h 29m
    £52–223

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train Manchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
    8h 17m
    £73–205

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    5h 30m
    £106–362

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    6h 16m
    £58–219

Cardiff to Birtley by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Durham Road-Fire Station via Birmingham New Street, Durham, and Wharton Park in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne once daily. Tickets cost £20–55 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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