Trains tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham

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TodayMay 7
from $96
TomorrowMay 8
from $96
FriMay 9
from $85
SatMay 10
from $84
SunMay 11
from $96
MonMay 12
from $47
TueMay 13
from $85
WedMay 14
from $85

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 8 at
    Departure city: Newcastle upon Tyne
    Departure location: Newcastle
    Arrival time: May 8 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham.

Average Price$14 - $72Average Duration6h 50m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$49 - $569Average Duration3h 26m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $31Average Duration4h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day
3h 26mAverage Duration
$49Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$163
Average train trip duration3h 26m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:39am
Distance173 miles (278 km)
Latest train departure7:41pm

Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/05
$95
05/06
$95
Today
$96
05/08
$95
05/09
$85
05/10
$84
05/11
$96
05/12
$47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $47

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 $47 to $545 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 $47 which is on 2025-05-12.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Birmingham.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Birmingham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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