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Train Tickets to Newcastle

Durham to Newcastle

12m

From

£2.25

London Kings Cross to Newcastle

2h 38m

From

£29.90

London to Newcastle

2h 38m

From

£19.90

Train travel to Newcastle guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Newcastle railway station is a Grade I listed building located in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England. It is the busiest station in Tyne and Wear and the North East of England. Historical moments include when Queen Victoria visited and inaugurated Newcastle Central Station in 1850, as well as its refurbishment in 2014, further enhancing the station's layout and modernizing its facilities.

As a major station on the East Coast Main Line, Newcastle Central Station offers services to popular destinations such as Edinburgh Waverley, Darlington, and Aberdeen from providers such as LNER, Northern and CrossCountry. Conveniently located near Newcastle Castle, the Tyne Bridge, and the Discovery Museum, the station also provides easy access to explore these nearby attractions.

Which train companies run trains to Newcastle?

Choose from CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER, Lumo and TransPennine Express for convenient journeys to and from Newcastle, serving numerous UK locations. Price and duration can vary, so be sure to check when making your booking.

What are Newcastle's opening hours?

Newcastle is typically open from 0:02 to 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, though this is subject to change for reasons such as technical issues. We recommend verifying these hours before your journey to ensure a smooth experience.

Pick up & drop off at Newcastle

Newcastle has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Newcastle?

Popular destinations offering trains to and from Newcastle include London, Durham, London Kings Cross, Edinburgh (Waverley) and Manchester. Regular buses and taxis will be available at the station for onward travel, also. We recommend checking for availability prior to your journey.

Newcastle live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Newcastle, check now to plan your next journey.

Departures
Arrivals

Train	Time	Duration	Train Operator	Status
Newcastle to London Kings Cross	16:55	2h 37m	Lumo	On time
Newcastle to Ashington	16:55	36m	Northern	On time
Newcastle to London Kings Cross	16:58	3h 1m	LNER	On time
Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly	17:02	2h 20m	TransPennine Express	On time
Newcastle to Aberdeen	17:04	4h 3m	LNER	Exp. 17:11

Train	Time	Duration	Train Operator	Status
London Kings Cross to Newcastle	17:00	3h 8m	LNER	Exp. 17:10
Carlisle to Newcastle	17:01	1h 31m	Northern	On time
London Kings Cross to Newcastle	17:05	3h	Lumo	On time
London Kings Cross to Newcastle	17:08	2h 47m	LNER	On time
Ashington to Newcastle	17:13	38m	Northern	On time