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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to South Shields is to bus which costs £27 - £100 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to South Shields is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and South Shields?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to South Shields. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and South Shields?

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

How far is it from Cardiff to South Shields?

The distance between Cardiff and South Shields is 325 miles. The road distance is 309.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to South Shields without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 6m and costs £50 - £300.

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

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

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

Cardiff to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

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

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to South Shields?

The best way to get from Cardiff to South Shields is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 6m and costs £50 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Cardiff to South Shields bus arrive?

Cardiff to South Shields bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to South Shields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to South Shields?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to South Shields is 309 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Cardiff to South Shields.

Where can I stay near South Shields?

There are 1788+ hotels available in South Shields.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to South 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 6m
£51–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus 133 / ...
9h 26m
£27–98
Drive 307.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to South Shieldscar 307.4 mi
5h 20m
£74–106
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 19m
£43–130
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Newcastletrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh
6h 23m
£73–488
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
3. Take the bus from Wharton Park to Interchangebus 50
9h 29m
£72–200
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 32m
£104–363
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 11m
£59–221

Cardiff to South Shields by train and subway

103Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to South Shields.

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Distance: 323.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Shields via Birmingham New Street, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Interchange in around 9h 26m.

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