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

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham start from $47. The average price for this train route is around $106. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?

The average train ride duration from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 173 miles (278 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 51m and is operated by CrossCountry .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham at 7:39am. And the latest train departs at 7:41pm.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham from $46

Next train departures

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:41am	Newcastle	3h 23m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 51m	11:26am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 51m	11:26am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:41am	Newcastle	3h 23m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	9:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	1:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:40pm	Newcastle	4h 26m	8:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:41am	Newcastle	4h 25m	1:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	4h 26m	12:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	3:40pm	Newcastle	4h 26m	8:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	4:41pm	Newcastle	4h 25m	9:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:33am	Newcastle	4h 31m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:40am	Newcastle	4h 26m	3:06pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	9:33am	Newcastle	4h 31m	2:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:40am	Newcastle	4h 26m	3:06pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	3:38pm	Newcastle	4h 26m	8:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:40am	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:40am	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:40am	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:40am	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

173 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $138	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$47 - $547	Average Duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $31	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $47

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham start from $47. The average price for this train route is around $106. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
The average train ride duration from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 173 miles (278 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 51m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
The earliest train departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham at 7:39am. And the latest train departs at 7:41pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$72

12/11

$65

Today

$92

12/13

$93

12/14

$92

12/15

$65

12/16

$65

12/17

$65

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $528 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-12-15.