Train travel to Newcastle guide

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

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Newcastle to London Kings Cross04:403h 28mLNEROn time
Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street04:483h 14mTransPennine ExpressOn time
Newcastle to London Kings Cross05:283h 10mLNEROn time
Newcastle to Manchester Victoria05:352h 34mTransPennine ExpressOn time
Newcastle to Carlisle05:421h 32mNorthernOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Ashington to Newcastle06:3737mNorthernOn time
Hexham to Newcastle06:5143mNorthernOn time
Berwick-upon-Tweed to Newcastle06:5252mLNEROn time
Middlesbrough to Newcastle06:591h 11mNorthernOn time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Newcastle07:021h 22mLNEROn time

Station Details

Address

Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, Neville Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5DL

Ticket Office opening hours:

Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00

Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00

Sunday open from 07:30:00 until 21:20:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

WiFi

WiFi

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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