- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King’s Cross.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 44 trains that leave Newark Northgate (NNG) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Tue, Jun 23, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 23 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 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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C01954Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 1m faster (1h 46m by train vs 2h 47m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $63 (€52)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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C01956 | On time 5:35 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h25 | 7:00 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02157 | On time 6:06 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h24 | 7:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02145 | On time 6:27 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h25 | 7:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01954 | On time 6:44 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 8:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02155 | On time 7:06 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h24 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07949 | On time 7:38 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h15 | 8:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08041 | On time 7:54 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h25 | 9:19 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01970 | On time 8:14 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h33 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07955 | On time 8:26 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h26 | 9:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07959 | On time 8:40 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h19 | 9:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02161 | On time 9:05 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h16 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02042 | On time 9:42 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 11:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08044 | On time 9:45 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h31 | 11:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02165 | On time 10:05 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h18 | 11:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02002 | On time 10:41 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02172 | On time 11:05 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02015 | On time 11:42 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08050 | On time 11:45 AM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h31 | 1:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02147 | On time 12:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h19 | 1:24 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02006 | On time 12:42 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 2:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02140 | On time 1:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h18 | 2:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01942 | On time 1:42 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h19 | 3:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08055 | On time 1:45 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h31 | 3:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02142 | On time 2:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h18 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02029 | On time 2:41 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h21 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02120 | On time 3:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 4:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02007 | On time 3:42 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 5:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08061 | On time 3:45 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h31 | 5:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02026 | On time 4:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h16 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02014 | On time 4:41 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02108 | On time 5:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 6:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02046 | On time 5:41 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 7:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02054 | On time 6:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 7:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01988 | On time 6:42 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h19 | 8:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08069 | On time 6:45 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h31 | 8:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02079 | On time 7:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h16 | 8:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02066 | On time 7:41 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h21 | 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02100 | On time 8:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 9:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01989 | On time 8:41 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h20 | 10:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02092 | On time 9:05 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h17 | 10:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02062 | On time 9:50 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h19 | 11:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02116 | On time 10:15 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h34 | 11:49 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02017 | On time 10:48 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h48 | 12:36 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02056 | On time 11:51 PM Newark Northgate (NNG) | 1h49 | 1:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Discover the best of London Kings Cross — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Kings Cross trip today.
World-famous museum with collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King’s Cross.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from the 13th to early 20th centuries. Worth the short trip from King’s Cross.
Museum telling the story of the Foundling Hospital, Britain’s first home for abandoned children, with art, history, and Handel connections.
Stylish regenerated shopping and public space in King’s Cross, popular for its architecture, events, and photogenic industrial design.
Lively public square known for its fountains, canal-side setting, and social media popularity, especially in the King’s Cross redevelopment area.
Scenic walking route from King’s Cross with waterside views, boats, and access toward Camden and Little Venice.
Battered white fish with chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and tartar sauce. A classic British comfort dish found across London.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. A longstanding British weekend tradition popular in London pubs.
A hearty breakfast of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. It is one of the most recognisable traditional meals in England.
A busy, well-known restaurant inspired by old Bombay cafés. Popular for breakfast, grills and house black daal in a stylish railway-themed setting.
An established brasserie inside the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, known for British classics, elegant interiors and a more refined dining experience.
A grand, long-running restaurant and bar near King's Cross Station offering Central European dishes and cocktails in a dramatic historic hall.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining, but chains, pubs, and meal deals help keep daily costs down.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxis or add about 10%.
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London Kings Cross -> Charing Cross, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) 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 Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newark Northgate (NNG) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Newark Northgate to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London St Pancras International. Use this guide to compare Newark Northgate (NNG) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Newark Northgate is 2 km from Newark-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Northgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Newark Northgate.
ATMs are available at Newark Northgate.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Northgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newark Northgate: Parking, WC.
Available at Newark Northgate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Northgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Advance booking advisable, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Newark Castle is 1 km from Newark-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Newark Castle has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Newark Castle.
Ticket office support is available at Newark Castle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23.
Available at Newark Castle: Parking, WC.
Available at Newark Castle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newark Castle: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Step free access to both platforms via ramps with shallow gradients. Access between platforms is via a level crossing which has an uneven surface due to the tracks. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 1 but not at the edge of platform 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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