The cheapest and fastest trains from Benwell to London
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Benwell to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Benwell to London will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 3 trains that leave Benwell for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 399 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Benwell to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Benwell to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £50.
Distance: 399 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£84 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £205 Average Price |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Benwell to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Benwell to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:28 Benwell | 3h10 | 10:38 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Benwell | 3h58 | 11:38 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:06 Benwell | 3h32 | 12:38 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Benwell to London
Trains from Benwell to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 399 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 399 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 05:39 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: LNER from Benwell to London trainsLNER trains will get you between Benwell and London from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Benwell to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Benwell to London 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Benwell and London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 13:10 Saturday 07:40 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or ramp (approx. gradient 1:15) to Platform 1 (trains towards Chiswick). Level access to Platform 2 from separate entrance. Access between platforms via footbridge with steps, or step-free route via street approximately 150m.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt off Whitton Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category B1. Flat access to all platforms via lifts or flat access routes from the road.
- 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
- Travelodge Wembley High Road
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: This station is not served by rail replacement buses due to difficult road access. Please use the Passenger Help Point on the station to arrange for a taxi to the nearest served Chiltern Railways station.
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