- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King's Cross.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 50 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for London Kings Cross (KGX) on Sun, May 31, 44 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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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G80048Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$93 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $246 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average $282 (€227).
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G80050 | On time 11:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 2:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01973 | On time 11:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h11 | 2:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01941 | On time 11:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 3:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80054 | On time 12:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 3:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25707 | 12:54 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h45 | 3:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02030 | 12:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h10 | 4:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15918+ Y14815 | On time 1:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 4:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C01979 | On time 1:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 4:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01951 | On time 1:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 4:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01951+ X55924 | On time 1:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h22 | 4:49 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02009 | On time 1:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 5:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80068 | On time 2:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 5:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01908 | 2:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 5:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29938+ C01995 | On time 2:34 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h18 | 5:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02013 | On time 2:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 6:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80074 | 3:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h47 | 6:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01977 | On time 3:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h05 | 6:32 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01977+ X55920 | On time 3:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h22 | 6:49 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02044 | On time 3:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 7:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15830+ Y14818 | On time 4:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 7:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G80079 | On time 4:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h53 | 7:17 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01933 | On time 4:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 7:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25708 | 4:55 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h41 | 7:36 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01987 | On time 4:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 8:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02069 | On time 5:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 8:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01929 | On time 5:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 8:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02067 | On time 5:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 9:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80092 | On time 6:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h46 | 9:10 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01910 | On time 6:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 9:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25722 | On time 6:55 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 9:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01990 | On time 6:58 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 10:01 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80098 | On time 7:24 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h47 | 10:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01920 | On time 7:27 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h20 | 10:47 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02031 | 8:30 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h25 | 11:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
C01962 | 7:55 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h03 | 10:58 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80288 | 8:23 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h50 | 11:13 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01947 | 8:26 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h07 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G25749 | 8:53 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h49 | 11:42 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01926 | 8:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h01 | 11:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15803+ Y14808 | 9:01 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h04 | 12:05 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G80295 | 9:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h47 | 12:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01924 | 9:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01944 | 9:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h01 | 12:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08183 | 10:23 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h48 | 1:11 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01936 | 10:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02004 | 10:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h01 | 1:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15899+ Y14814 | 11:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h01 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 245 miles (395 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 245 miles (395 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
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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 vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A major cultural highlight within easy reach of King's Cross.
A distinctive museum and library exploring health, medicine, and human experience through art, science, and changing exhibitions.
A smaller museum telling the story of London's first home for abandoned children, with strong links to art, music, and social history.
Lively public square famous for its choreographed fountains, events, and waterside atmosphere beside Regent's Canal.
Redeveloped shopping and public space in King's Cross, popular for architecture, canalside walks, and photogenic industrial heritage.
Scenic walking route ideal for exploring King's Cross on foot, with waterside views toward Camden and Little Venice.
A classic British breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast. It is a staple London breakfast and a traditional start to the day.
Battered white fish with thick-cut chips, usually served with mushy peas and tartare sauce. It is one of England's most iconic comfort foods.
A traditional London working-class dish of meat pie served with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor. It is especially associated with the capital.
A well-known, stylish restaurant inspired by Bombay cafes, popular for breakfast, grills and house specials in a lively setting near the station.
A famous all-day restaurant in a landmark building by King's Cross, serving Central European dishes, cocktails and breakfast in a striking room.
A busy, modern venue known for brunch, coffee and globally inspired plates. It is a reliable casual choice with an energetic atmosphere.
London is pricey by UK standards. Around Kings Cross, hotels, dining, and drinks cost more than in most other British cities.
Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5%. No tip needed for pubs. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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.

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