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 819. The average price for this train route is around R 2 498. 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 36m and is operated by Lumo .

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

Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

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.

Train London to Newcastle upon Tyne from R 948

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	King's Cross	2h 50m	09:50	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	2h 50m	09:50	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:30	King's Cross	3h 8m	10:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	3h 8m	10:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:00	King's Cross	2h 50m	10:50	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:48	King's Cross	2h 58m	18:46	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:00	King's Cross	2h 49m	10:49	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	2h 51m	09:51	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:00	King's Cross	2h 51m	09:51	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	3h 8m	10:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:13	King's Cross	2h 52m	19:05	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	11:08	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	08:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	11:08	Newcastle	No tags
Train	09:20	King's Cross	2h 45m	12:05	Newcastle	No tags
Train	09:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	12:00	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:33	King's Cross	3h 2m	10:35	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:33	King's Cross	3h 2m	10:35	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:33	King's Cross	3h 2m	10:35	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from London to Newcastle upon Tyne on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:33	King's Cross	3h 2m	11:35	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:03	King's Cross	2h 57m	10:00	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	2h 38m	10:08	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 531, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 30mAverage duration

399 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 263 - R 1 743	Average duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 819 - R 8 282	Average duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 531 - R 1 004	Average duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

Lumo

5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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

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 819. The average price for this train route is around R 2 498. 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 36m and is operated by Lumo.
Which train operators serve the London to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 16 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
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.

Best price found

09/12

R 1 946

10/12

R 1 951

Today

R 2 091

12/12

R 1 975

13/12

R 1 467

14/12

R 1 257

15/12

R 2 696

16/12

R 2 699

The cheapest trip from London to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 257

To 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 1 257 to R 7 912 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 1 257, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually London North Eastern Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.