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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Newcastle upon Tyne
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 R 258, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Newcastle upon Tyne by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Newcastle upon Tyne start from R 652. The average price for this train route is around R 2 207. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train journey time from London to Newcastle upon Tyne is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 395 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 38m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
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.
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 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:35.
Which 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.
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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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.
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.
The cheapest trip from London to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 06 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 134To 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 R 1 134 to R 7 044 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 R 1 134, which is on 2026-02-06.
