How much is the train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from R 176. The average price for this train route is around R 756. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 37m, covering a distance of 131 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 21m and is operated by CrossCountry .

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

Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express , CrossCountry , 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 07:40. And the latest train departs at 21:59.

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 46 reviews.

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

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 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 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds from R 165

Next train departures

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:38	Newcastle	1h 28m	18:06	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	15:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	16:27	Leeds	Fastest
Train	15:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	16:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	15:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	17:08	Leeds	No tags
Train	15:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	17:08	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	17:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	17:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	17:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 25m	09:27	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:40	Newcastle	1h 25m	10:05	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	17:08	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	08:41	Newcastle	1h 25m	10:06	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:02	Newcastle	1h 26m	09:28	Leeds	No tags
Train	07:40	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:08	Leeds	No tags

Next departures from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:51	Newcastle	1h 22m	09:13	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	09:36	Newcastle	1h 21m	10:57	Leeds	Fastest
Train	07:51	Newcastle	1h 22m	09:13	Leeds	No tags
Train	09:36	Newcastle	1h 21m	10:57	Leeds	No tags
Train	08:00	Newcastle	1h 28m	09:28	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 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 255, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage duration

132 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 170 - R 1 088	Average duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 176 - R 2 606	Average duration1h 37m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 255 - R 360	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/523 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi5

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi3.9

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

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

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from R 176. The average price for this train route is around R 756. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 37m, covering a distance of 131 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 21m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, 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 07:40. And the latest train departs at 21:59.
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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
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 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 4.7 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

24/01

R 941

25/01

R 984

Today

R 444

27/01

R 444

28/01

R 444

29/01

R 389

30/01

R 389

31/01

R 389

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 389

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 R 389 to R 2 479 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 R 389, which is on 2026-01-30.