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

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £38. 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 Leeds?

The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds is 1h 27m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

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

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Transpennine Express , London North Eastern Railway .

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

The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 22:52.

Which is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

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

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds from £15

Next train departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	16:03	Newcastle	1h 23m	17:26	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:27	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	13:27	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	10:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	13:27	Leeds	Fastest
Train	16:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	19:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	16:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	19:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	17:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	20:27	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	09:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	12:27	Leeds	Cheapest
	Train	09:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	12:27	Leeds	Fastest

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	19:27	Leeds	CheapestFastest
Train	16:20	Newcastle	3h 7m	19:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	17:20	Newcastle	3h 8m	20:28	Leeds	No tags
Train	17:20	Newcastle	3h 8m	20:28	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	18:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	16:03	Newcastle	1h 23m	17:26	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	16:27	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	16:03	Newcastle	1h 23m	17:26	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	18:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	16:03	Newcastle	1h 23m	17:26	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:01	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:39	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:04	Leeds	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

82 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £51	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£16 - £121	Average duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £11	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds 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 Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from £16. The average price for this train route is around £38. 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 Leeds?
The average train journey time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds is 1h 27m, covering a distance of 81 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 22:52.
Which is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 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

26/11

£24

27/11

£27

Today

£36

29/11

£46

30/11

£44

01/12

£43

02/12

£21

03/12

£27

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £21

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 Leeds as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £21 to £114 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-12-02.