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

The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne start from $21. The average price for this train route is around $55. 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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average train ride duration from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by CrossCountry .

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

Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train departs from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:08am. And the latest train departs at 10:45pm.

What is the best train operator from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne from $19

Next train departures

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:08pm	Leeds	1h 21m	4:29pm	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	3:08pm	Leeds	1h 21m	4:29pm	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	3:51pm	Leeds	1h 28m	5:19pm	Newcastle	No tags
Train	4:08pm	Leeds	1h 22m	5:30pm	Newcastle	No tags
Train	3:51pm	Leeds	1h 28m	5:19pm	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 25m	8:33am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 20m	9:28am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 25m	8:33am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 20m	9:28am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:30am	Leeds	1h 32m	10:02am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	10:07am	Leeds	1h 21m	11:28am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	8:30am	Leeds	1h 32m	10:02am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:17am	Leeds	1h 23m	10:40am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	9:50am	Leeds	1h 30m	11:20am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures for Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	7:08am	Leeds	1h 26m	8:34am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	7:51am	Leeds	1h 31m	9:22am	Newcastle	No tags
Train	8:08am	Leeds	1h 21m	9:29am	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, 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 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $156	Average Duration1h 28m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $22	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

Train and bus companies in GB:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne start from $21. The average price for this train route is around $55. 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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train ride duration from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne is 1h 28m, covering a distance of 81 miles (131 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 20m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train departs from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne at 7:08am. And the latest train departs at 10:45pm.
What is the best train operator from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne?
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

12/01

No data

12/02

$60

Today

$54

12/04

$50

12/05

$45

12/06

$48

12/07

$45

12/08

$45

The cheapest trip from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $148 for a train ticket from Leeds to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually CrossCountry 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.