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Royal Armouries Museum
The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections of historic weapons, armour, and live demonstrations. One of Leeds’s best-known cultural attractions.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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$39 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Leeds:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Leeds costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Leeds trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C24943 | 6:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 7:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01146 | 6:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 8:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16014 | 6:50 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h38 | 8:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08169+ G16014 | 7:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h27 | 8:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01948+ G15894 | 7:04 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h39 | 8:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29867 | 7:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h28 | 9:08 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16011 | 8:04 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h24 | 9:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08176+ G88965 | 8:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 9:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29872 | 8:41 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 10:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15906 | 9:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 10:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08179+ G88969 | 9:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 10:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29878 | 9:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 11:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15810 | 6:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 7:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80092+ G89016 | 6:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 7:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G00913 | 6:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 8:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24982 | 7:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 8:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00846 | 7:38 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h29 | 9:07 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newcastle to Leeds run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:12, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 1:12 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newcastle to Leeds trains use the Newcastle to Leeds station pair, with some services arriving at Burley Park. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Leeds train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley 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 Headingley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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