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

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 173 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 51m and is operated by CrossCountry .

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

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

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

The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham departs at 07:39. And the latest train departs at 19:41.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham from £35

Next train departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Newcastle	4h 26m	20:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	16:41	Newcastle	4h 25m	21:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	15:40	Newcastle	4h 26m	20:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:41	Newcastle	4h 25m	21:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:33	Newcastle	4h 31m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	10:40	Newcastle	4h 26m	15:06	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:33	Newcastle	4h 31m	14:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:40	Newcastle	4h 26m	15:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:38	Newcastle	4h 26m	20:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:40	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:40	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	3h 26m	11:06	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:35	Newcastle	2h 52m	11:27	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:40	Newcastle	3h 24m	12:04	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just £20, 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£12 - £106	Average duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£36 - £419	Average duration3h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£20 - £24	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. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham start from £36. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham is 3h 26m, covering a distance of 173 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 51m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham departs at 07:39. And the latest train departs at 19:41.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

£50

12/12

£71

Today

£71

14/12

£71

15/12

£50

16/12

£50

17/12

£50

18/12

£50

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham was searched and found on 11 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £50 to £405 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 £50, which is on 2025-12-17.