The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to London
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to London will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $79.
Of the 36 trains that leave Newcastle for London every day 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 398 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Y23291Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Newcastle to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 398 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$107 Average Price | $48 Average Price Cheapest | $303 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Newcastle to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to London trains for today, Wednesday, 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23276 | On time 8:58 am Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h50 | 11:48 am London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23278 | On time 9:34 am Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 12:39 pm London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23280 | On time 9:59 am Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 12:48 pm London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 4 December | |||||
Y23272 | On time 8:00 am Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 10:52 am London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23274 | On time 8:29 am Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h09 | 11:38 am London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to London
Trains from Newcastle to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 but you can travel from only $20 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 398 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 398 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains from Newcastle to London trainsLNER, Lumo, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Newcastle and London from $20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and London
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 13:0015:15 - 19:20 Saturday 08:45 - 15:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Ticket Hall next to the taxi office.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting room is available on platforms 3 & 4
- Storage location: Inside booking office, and opposite booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 Station. Level access to Platforms 1 and 4 from separate entrances. Steps to Platforms 2/3. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Clapham: Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop B To Hounslow / Richmond : Rocks Lane (A306) Bus Stop A Buses that start / terminate at Barnes will use Queens Ride bus stand
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:05 Saturday 07:40 - 14:40 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platform 2
- Storage location: Cycle hub
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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