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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Cheapest price
€125
Average price
€125
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Newcastle will cost around €125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €125.
It's difficult to get from Blackpool to Newcastle without transferring at least once.
P24725 · C31868+
W34007
P24699 · C31944+
W34069
G89176+
W34187+
C31926
G89863 · C31860+
W85188
G88981+
G80234
G89176+
W34187+
C31926
G89863 · C31860+
W85188
G89857 · C31856+
W85182
G88981+
G80234
G88992+
G80247Trains from Blackpool to Newcastle run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:25, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 3:25 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G88981+ G80234 | 12:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h41 | 4:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G89857 · C31856+ W85182 | 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h38 | 4:03 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
P24719 · C31860+ W34016 | 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h31 | 5:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
P24719 · C31714+ G80241 | 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h30 | 5:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
C31714+ G80241 | 1:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h41 | 5:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
G89863 · C31860+ W85188 | 1:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h36 | 5:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
P24722 · C31926+ W34187 | 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h47 | 5:17 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G89176 · C31926+ W34187 | 2:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h12 | 5:17 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G88992+ G80247 | 2:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h41 | 6:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
P24725 · G88998+ C01943 | 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
P24725 · C31868+ W34007 | 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h32 | 7:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
P24699 · C31944+ W34069 | 3:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h12 | 7:42 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackpool to Newcastle trains use the Blackpool North to Newcastle station pair, with some services arriving at Manors. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Newcastle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: 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.
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