- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history and culture, known for the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and vast global collections.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to London will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 60 trains that leave Newcastle for London on Wed, May 20, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 398 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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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G80067Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $307 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to London costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $267 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to London costing on average $307 (€248).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to London trains for today, Tuesday, May 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01942 | 11:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 3:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80055 | On time 12:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h47 | 3:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01959 | On time 12:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 3:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25697 | On time 12:54 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 3:45 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02029 | On time 12:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14817+ G15900 | Delayed 1:11 PM 1:02 PMNewcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 4:07 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G80061 | 1:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01950 | On time 1:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 4:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02007 | On time 1:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 5:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80067 | On time 2:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 5:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01907 | 2:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 5:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29937+ G08006 | On time 2:34 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h18 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02014 | On time 2:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80073 | 3:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 6:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01976 | On time 3:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 6:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02046 | On time 3:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 7:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14819+ C24972 | Delayed 4:11 PM 4:02 PMNewcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 7:07 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G80080 | On time 4:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 7:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01931 | On time 4:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 7:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25680 | On time 4:55 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h42 | 7:37 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01988 | 4:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 8:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02070 | 5:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h47 | 8:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01928 | On time 5:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 8:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02066 | On time 5:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14826+ C24979 | On time 6:01 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h01 | 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G80091 | On time 6:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h47 | 9:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01911 | On time 6:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 9:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00914+ G08030 | On time 6:33 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h19 | 9:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01989 | 6:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 10:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80097 | On time 7:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 10:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01922 | On time 7:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h20 | 10:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02062 | On time 8:04 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 11:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02033 | 8:30 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h50 | 11:20 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25688 | On time 8:50 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h11 | 12:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02017 | On time 8:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h45 | 12:43 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02056 | On time 9:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h42 | 1:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 20 | |||||
C01954 | 4:35 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h26 | 8:01 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01905 | 5:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h07 | 8:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01963 | 5:56 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h21 | 9:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25699 | 6:05 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h18 | 9:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01970 | 6:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h20 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08170 | 7:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 9:50 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01949 | 7:04 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h59 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01968 | 7:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25687 | 7:52 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h52 | 10:44 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02042 | 7:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 11:02 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08175 | 8:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01939 | 8:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 11:32 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01180+ Y14827 | 8:35 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02002 | 8:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 12:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08180 | 9:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 12:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01925 | 9:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 12:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25682 | 9:55 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 12:46 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02015 | 9:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08186 | 10:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 1:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01934 | 10:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 1:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01184+ C00194 | 10:34 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h10 | 1:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02006 | 10:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 2:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80049 | 11:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h45 | 2:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01975 | 11:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 2:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Newcastle to London run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 247 miles (398 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 247 miles (398 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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