How much is the train ticket from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Newcastle upon Tyne start from $48. The average price for this train route is around $145. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 245 miles (395 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 36m and is operated by Lumo .

Which train operators service the London to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , Lumo .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train departs from London to Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

What is the best train operator from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.

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

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

Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Lumo , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train London to Newcastle upon Tyne from $55

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:00pm	King's Cross	3h 54m	1:54am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	9:00pm	King's Cross	3h 43m	12:43am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	9:00pm	King's Cross	3h 43m	12:43am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	10:00pm	King's Cross	3h 54m	1:54am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 50m	9:50am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 50m	9:50am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	3h 8m	10:38am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	3h 8m	10:38am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	2h 50m	10:50am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:48pm	King's Cross	2h 58m	6:46pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	2h 49m	10:49am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 51m	9:51am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	2h 51m	9:51am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	3h 8m	10:38am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:13pm	King's Cross	2h 52m	7:05pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	11:08am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	8:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	11:08am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:20am	King's Cross	2h 45m	12:05pm	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	12:00pm	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:33am	King's Cross	3h 2m	10:35am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:33am	King's Cross	3h 2m	10:35am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:33am	King's Cross	3h 2m	10:35am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	King's Cross	3h 2m	11:35am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08am	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

248 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $101	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $479	Average Duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $59	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

Lumo

5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

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

How much is the train ticket from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Newcastle upon Tyne start from $48. The average price for this train route is around $145. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train ride duration from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 245 miles (395 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 36m and is operated by Lumo.
Which train operators service the London to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train departs from London to Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What is the best train operator from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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

12/09

$113

12/10

$113

Today

$121

12/12

$115

12/13

$85

12/14

$73

12/15

$155

12/16

$157

The cheapest trip from London to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $458 for a train ticket from London to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually London North Eastern Railway 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.