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Museum of Liverpool
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Liverpool will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 27 trains that leave Newcastle for Liverpool on Fri, Jun 19, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.
G16008
G01140+
C24945
C24945
G16018
C24954
C24954
G15922
C24972
C24952
G15907Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$73 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Liverpool:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Liverpool costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Liverpool trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C24969 | On time 3:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h30 | 6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31887 · G89161+ W33999 | On time 3:26 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h52 | 7:18 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C24972 | On time 4:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 7:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31889 · G89167+ W34268 | On time 4:26 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h54 | 8:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C24975 | On time 5:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h30 | 8:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24979 | On time 6:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h32 | 9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32748 · G89178+ W33861 | On time 6:04 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h26 | 10:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
G16008 | 4:21 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h10 | 8:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G16018 | 6:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h32 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31950 · G89165+ W34265 | 6:20 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h59 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C24945+ G01140 | 6:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h51 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C24945 | 6:50 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h41 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24945+ G08170 | 7:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h30 | 10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
C31893 · G85372+ W34028 | 7:03 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h05 | 11:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
G16013 | 8:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31912 · G89156+ W33933 | 8:26 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h53 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C24952 | 9:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31916 · G89163+ C01362 | 9:26 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h53 | 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C24954 | 10:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 1:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15907 | 11:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31946 · G89176+ W34160 | 11:26 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h53 | 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
G15922 | 12:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31948 · G89150+ W34124 | 12:26 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h56 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
G15900 | 1:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h32 | 4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31883 · G89149+ C01365 | 1:26 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h55 | 5:21 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
C24965 | 2:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h30 | 5:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C31885 · G85450+ W00587 | 2:26 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h54 | 6:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Newcastle to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 121 miles (195 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Renowned public gallery with European old masters, Victorian works, and strong collections of painting, sculpture, and decorative art.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery known for major exhibitions and national collection displays at the Royal Albert Dock.
Iconic waterfront promenade with Mersey views, the Three Graces, and some of the city’s best photo spots.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey connecting major sights, museums, and open views across the river.
Creative district filled with street art, warehouses, music venues, and photogenic corners popular with younger visitors.
Liverpool’s signature stew made with slow-cooked beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes pearl barley or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class food traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, usually served with custard. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafés and bakeries.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in a grand Victorian setting, known for modern British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known food hall in the Baltic Triangle with a lively atmosphere and a range of street-food traders, bars and communal seating.
Upscale restaurant with city views, serving modern British dishes, seafood and afternoon tea in a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, cafés, and transport are fairly priced, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more on weekends and during football matches.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newcastle to Liverpool trains use the Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Moorfields. Use this guide to compare Newcastle and Liverpool 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.
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Moorfields 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 Moorfields.
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Liverpool Central 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 Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No.
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