How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average train journey time from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Transpennine Express , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 22:45.

Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:08	Leeds	1h 26m	08:34	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:08	Leeds	1h 21m	09:29	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	1h 26m	08:34	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 31m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	1h 21m	09:29	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 31m	09:22	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:08	Leeds	1h 20m	09:28	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:08	Leeds	1h 25m	08:33	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 31m	09:22	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:08	Leeds	1h 20m	09:28	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:53	Leeds	1h 31m	11:24	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	15:07	Leeds	1h 21m	16:28	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	08:41	Leeds	1h 43m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags
Train	09:10	Leeds	1h 22m	10:32	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:41	Leeds	1h 43m	10:24	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:10	Leeds	1h 28m	17:38	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	Leeds	1h 28m	16:38	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	15:10	Leeds	1h 28m	16:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:51	Leeds	1h 35m	09:26	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:10	Leeds	1h 27m	09:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	15:10	Leeds	1h 28m	16:38	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

82 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £51	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £121	Average duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £17	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train journey time from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:08. And the latest train departs at 22:45.
Which is the best train operator from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£41

10/12

£44

Today

£41

12/12

£38

13/12

£39

14/12

£39

15/12

£37

16/12

£36

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £36 to £115 for a train ticket from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.