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 6m.

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 11m 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 Monument Market Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

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 - £310.

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 FlixBus, 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, bus or fly 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 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 10h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £260 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Cardiff to North Shields bus arrive?

Cardiff to North Shields bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street 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 20m to drive from Cardiff to North Shields.

Where can I stay near North Shields?

There are 1819+ hotels available in North Shields.

Cardiff to North Shields - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to NewcastleReading - Newcastle / ...
6h 7m
£57–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson StreetUk078
10h 6m
£25–60
Drive 309.3 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to North Shields309.3 mi
5h 20m
£76–110
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4h 11m
£48–135
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to NewcastleCardiff Central - Edinburgh
7h 2m
£110–487
Bus via Albion Road - Upper Camden Street
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk078
10h 14m
£25–60
Fly Cardiff Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Newcastle (NCL)CWL - NCL
8h 40m
£63–253
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
5h 26m
£109–362
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
6h 23m
£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, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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