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

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds start from $21. The average price for this train route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds is 1h 26m, covering a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Transpennine Express , London North Eastern Railway .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?

The earliest train departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds at 7:39am. And the latest train departs at 10:52pm.

What 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $19

Next train departures

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:39am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:04am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	4:03pm	Newcastle	1h 23m	5:26pm	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:39am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:04am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:01am	Newcastle	1h 26m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:01am	Newcastle	1h 26m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 27m	9:07am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	9:03am	Newcastle	1h 24m	10:27am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 27m	9:07am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:00am	Newcastle	1h 27m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:00am	Newcastle	1h 27m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:38pm	Newcastle	1h 25m	5:03pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	7:51am	Newcastle	1h 22m	9:13am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:51am	Newcastle	1h 22m	9:13am	Leeds	No tags
Train	3:38pm	Newcastle	1h 25m	5:03pm	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:00am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:28am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:38pm	Newcastle	1h 28m	6:06pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:40am	Newcastle	1h 25m	10:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:40am	Newcastle	1h 25m	10:05am	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:40pm	Newcastle	1h 28m	5:08pm	Leeds	Cheapest
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	Fastest
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	1h 25m	9:27am	Leeds	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	1h 28m	9:08am	Leeds	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leeds. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, 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$11 - $66	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $158	Average Duration1h 26m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $16	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $21. The average price for this train route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The average train ride duration from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds is 1h 26m, covering a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators service the Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
The earliest train departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds at 7:39am. And the latest train departs at 10:52pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/10

$59

12/11

$57

Today

$48

12/13

$48

12/14

$48

12/15

$27

12/16

$21

12/17

$24

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Leeds was searched and found on Dec 16, 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 $150 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 2025-12-16.