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How to get fromGateshead to Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gateshead to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
    5h 25m
    £170–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk078
    9h 15m
    £35–65

  3. Drive 303.3 mi

    1. Drive from Gateshead to Cardiffcar car 303.3 mi
    5h 17m
    £74–106

  4. Fly from Newcastle, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    4h 6m
    £35–99

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 34m
    £179–258

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Newcastle - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 24m
    £118–209

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus
    5h 37m
    £92–235

Gateshead to Wales by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Wales?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central once daily. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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