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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 on Oct 22
€148
Average ticket price on Oct 22
€210
Fastest journey on Oct 22
5 h 4 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
5 h 13 m
Trains on Oct 22
6
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Newcastle will cost around €210 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €148.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 6 trains from Bristol to Newcastle, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 5 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 4 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest trains will take 5 h 30 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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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings CrossTrains from Bristol to Newcastle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €53 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 20:32. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 4h 18m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 8:32 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G80221+ G14897+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h11 | 1:11 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G66721+ G80221+ W35169+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:01 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h10 | 1:11 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 transfers | |
G80224+ G14898+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 8:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h31 | 2:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G01062 | 8:33 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h04 | 1:37 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80226+ W34472+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | 9:00 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h09 | 2:09 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
G80228+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G14899 | 9:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 5h30 | 3:00 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 transfers | |
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Most Bristol to Newcastle trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Newcastle station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle Airport. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Newcastle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bristol Temple Meads 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: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
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.
Newcastle Airport is 2 km from Newcastle city centre. Public transport options include:
Newcastle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available at the airport.
Free WiFi available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the airport.
Ticket office support is available at Newcastle Airport.
Available at Newcastle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle Airport: The airport is fully accessible for individuals with disabilities.
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