There are 8 ways to get from Wallsend to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Bristol ParkwayEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
6h 50m£55–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Kingsway GDUk078
10h 41m£23–68Drive 307.9 mi
- Drive from Wallsend to Cardiff307.9 mi
5h 21m£77–112Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4h 28m£42–131Train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Cardiff CentralEdinburgh - Cardiff Central
7h 14m£102–493Bus #2
- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North RoadUk078
10h 41m£23–68Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
5h 39m£104–374Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 28m£57–212
Wallsend to Cardiff by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wallsend to Cardiff is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wallsend to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs £40 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Wallsend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from High Street West and arriving at Kingsway GD via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wallsend to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wallsend and arriving at Cardiff Central via Newcastle and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Wallsend and Cardiff is 330 miles. The road distance is 309.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wallsend to Cardiff without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 50m and costs £55 - £280.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Wallsend to Cardiff, including transfers.
Wallsend to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.
Wallsend to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Wallsend to Cardiff is to train via Bristol which takes 6h 50m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Wallsend, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a subway from Wallsend to Cardiff Central via Monument, Newcastle, and Bristol Parkway in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Kingsway GD 5 times a day. Tickets cost £21–65 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–90
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Train from Newcastle to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £100–490
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–290
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from John Dobson Street to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wallsend to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kingsway GD station.
Wallsend to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wallsend to Cardiff is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Wallsend to Cardiff.
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