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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £169. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 173 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry .

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

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Train Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne from £35

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:03	Birmingham New Street	4h 27m	19:30	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	Birmingham New Street	3h 59m	11:29	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	4h 27m	12:30	Newcastle	No tags
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	4h 27m	13:30	Newcastle	No tags
Train	10:03	Birmingham New Street	4h 29m	14:32	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:48	Birmingham New Street	3h 48m	12:36	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:48	Birmingham New Street	3h 48m	12:36	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	09:48	Birmingham New Street	3h 50m	13:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	09:48	Birmingham New Street	3h 50m	13:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	11:03	Birmingham New Street	4h 36m	15:39	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

173 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £107	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £414	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £17	Average duration3h 40m	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. Travellers 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 £36

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £169. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 173 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£164

11/12

£164

Today

£71

13/12

£71

14/12

£71

15/12

£50

16/12

£50

17/12

£50

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £50

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

You can expect to pay from £50 to £401 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £50, which is on 2025-12-16.