How to get from Cardiff Station to Newcastle by light rail and train?

From Cardiff Station to Newcastle by light rail and train

To get from Cardiff Station to Newcastle in Newcastle, take the CCN train from Cardiff Station station to Newcastle Interchange station. Next, take the NLR light rail from Newcastle Interchange Light Rail station to Queens Wharf Light Rail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The light rail and train schedule from Cardiff Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newcastle on the Moovit app.

35min
Train - CCN
Light rail - NLR
Walk to Newcastle
Leaves from Cardiff Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cardiff Station
  • 2
    Train - CCN
    Wait for train
    CCN
    Newcastle Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newcastle Interchange
    ID 229310
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Newcastle Interchange Light Rail
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - NLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Newcastle Beach
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Queens Wharf Light Rail
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newcastle
    Walk to
    Newcastle
    Laing Street
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cardiff Station to Newcastle by bus

Take one direct bus from Cardiff Station to Newcastle in Newcastle: take the 13 bus from Main Rd opp Cardiff Station station to King St at Perkins St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The light rail and train schedule from Cardiff Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newcastle on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Walk to Newcastle
Leaves from Main Rd opp Cardiff Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Rd opp Cardiff Station
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Customs House
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St at Perkins St
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Newcastle
    Walk to
    Newcastle
    Laing Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardiff Station to Newcastle

The distance between Cardiff Station and Newcastle is approximately 13.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardiff Station to Newcastle by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newcastle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Cardiff Station to Newcastle

To check the light rail and train schedule from Cardiff Station to Newcastle using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cardiff Station) and destination (Newcastle), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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From Cardiff Station to Newcastle by bus

Take one direct bus from Cardiff Station to Newcastle in Newcastle: take the 13 bus from Main Rd opp Cardiff Station station to King St at Perkins St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The light rail and train schedule from Cardiff Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Newcastle on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Walk to Newcastle
Leaves from Main Rd opp Cardiff Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Rd opp Cardiff Station
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Customs House
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St at Perkins St
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Newcastle
    Walk to
    Newcastle
    Laing Street
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff Station to Newcastle?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Train line CCN, Light Rail line NLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cardiff Station to Newcastle?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct train between Cardiff Station and Newcastle?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cardiff Station to Newcastle?

    The CCN train line goes from Newcastle Interchange station near Cardiff Station in Cardiff (NSW) to Newcastle Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Newcastle Interchange station near Newcastle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardiff Station to Newcastle by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Cardiff Station and Newcastle by train and light rail is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cardiff Station to get to Newcastle?

    Get on the CCN train from the Newcastle Interchange station near Cardiff Station in Cardiff (NSW).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cardiff Station and Newcastle?

    Get off the train at the Newcastle Interchange station, which is closest to Newcastle.

  • When is the first train from Cardiff Station to Newcastle?

    The first train from Cardiff Station in Cardiff (NSW) to Newcastle in Newcastle is Central Coast & Newcastle Line. It leaves the Cardiff Station station at 15:22.

  • When is the first bus from Cardiff Station to Newcastle?

    The first bus from Cardiff Station in Cardiff (NSW) to Newcastle in Newcastle is Glendale to Newcastle via Cardiff & John Hunter Hospital. It leaves the Main Rd opp Cardiff Station stop at 19:05.

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