- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
The United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, with major collections covering warfare, hunting and tournament culture. One of Leeds’ best-known indoor attractions.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Leeds will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 48 trains that leave Newcastle for Leeds on Wed, May 27, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
G01154
G01161
G16008
G00842
G01170
C24980
C24975
C24972
W29868
G16013Omio 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 $14.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$39 Average price | $17 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 |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $23 (€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, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G16008 | 4:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h01 | 6:22 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01954+ G15889 | 4:35 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h07 | 6:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01176 · G01135 | 5:18 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h48 | 7:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01905+ G01135 | 5:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h39 | 7:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G16018 | 6:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 7:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01140 | 6:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 8:06 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24945 | 6:50 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h38 | 8:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08170+ C24945 | 7:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h27 | 8:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01949+ G15894 | 7:04 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h39 | 8:43 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29862 | 7:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h28 | 9:08 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16013 | 8:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 9:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08175+ G88965 | 8:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 9:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29868 | 8:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 10:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24952 | 9:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 10:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08180+ G88969 | 9:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 10:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01925+ W29873 | 9:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h38 | 11:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29873 | 9:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 11:05 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24954 | 10:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 11:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08186+ G88974 | 10:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 11:54 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01934+ G01148 | 10:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h38 | 12:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01148 | 10:39 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 12:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15907 | 11:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 12:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80049+ G88978 | 11:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 12:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01975+ W29884 | 11:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h39 | 1:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
W29884 | 11:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 1:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15922 | 12:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 1:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80055+ G88984 | 12:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 1:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
C01959+ G01153 | 12:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h39 | 2:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01153 | 12:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 2:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15900 | 1:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 2:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80061+ G88990 | 1:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 2:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01154 | 1:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 3:05 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24965 | 2:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 3:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80067+ G88995 | 2:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 3:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01161 | 2:41 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 4:07 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24969 | 3:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 4:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24972 | 4:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 5:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80080+ G89005 | 4:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h33 | 5:57 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01166 | 4:38 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h28 | 6:06 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24975 | 5:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 6:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02070+ G89009 | 5:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h32 | 6:56 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01169 | 5:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h28 | 7:08 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24979 | 6:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 7:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80091+ G89015 | 6:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 7:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G01170 | 6:40 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h28 | 8:08 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24980 | 7:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h25 | 8:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80097+ C31717 | 7:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h30 | 8:54 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G00842 | 7:38 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1h26 | 9:04 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 $14 (€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 $14 (€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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