Train from London to Newcastle upon Tyne: Tickets & Schedules

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Newcastle upon Tyne on January 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
NewcastleCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
NewcastleFastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
NewcastleNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
NewcastleNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
NewcastleNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from London to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day
7h 30mAverage Duration
394 kmDistance
10kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$22 - $128Average Duration7h 30m
10kg CO₂e
Average Price$55 - $665Average Duration2h 57m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$39 - $87Average Duration5h 50m
17kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Newcastle upon Tyne start at $55. The average price for this train route is around $185. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train ride from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The average train trip from London to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 57m and covers 395 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 38m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 18 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.

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

    The earliest train from London to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 7:03am. The latest train departs at 11:35pm.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Which train operator has the best on-time performance from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

  8. 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
01-26
$297
01-27
$72
Today
$303
01-29
$243
01-30
$95
01-31
No data
02-01
No data
02-02
$222
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $72

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 $72 to $596 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 $95 which is on 2026-01-30.

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