What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to North Shields?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to North Shields is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to North Shields?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to North Shields is to train and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and North Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Nile Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and North Shields?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to North Shields. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at North Shields via Birmingham New Street and Monument. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Cardiff to North Shields?

The distance between Cardiff and North Shields is 322 miles. The road distance is 311.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to North Shields without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to North Shields without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 7m and costs £55 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to North Shields?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Cardiff to North Shields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to North Shields bus from?

Cardiff to North Shields bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to North Shields train from?

Cardiff to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to North Shields?

The best way to get from Cardiff to North Shields is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 7m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Cardiff to North Shields bus arrive?

Cardiff to North Shields bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to North Shields train arrive?

Cardiff to North Shields train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to North Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to North Shields is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Cardiff to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 265+ hotels available in North Shields.

Cardiff to North Shields - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 7m
£57–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk078
10h 16m
£25–58
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
9h 52m
Drive 309.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to North Shieldscar 309.3 mi
5h 24m
£76–110
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 10m
£48–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 3m
£110–486
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 22m
£109–362
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 20m
£60–216

Cardiff to North Shields by train, foot, and subway

102Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to North Shields.

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Distance: 320.5 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to North Shields via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Monument in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Nile Street via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Monument Market Street in around 9h 52m.

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