Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
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Train times from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne
Fastest Journey
3 h 26 m
Average
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
278 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Newcastle upon Tyne every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne
 Distance | 172 miles |
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 Average train duration | 2 h 48 min |
 Average train ticket price | £100 (€113) |
 Direct train | No |
 Train companies | CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express |
Trains from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne cover the 172 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 48 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £100, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £32.
Train providers: CrossCountry, East Coast and TransPennine Express trains Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne
CrossCountry, East Coast and TransPennine Express trains will get you from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
TransPennine Express from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne train information:
- Average Duration: 4 h 41 min
- Cheapest Price: £115
Trains from Birmingham to Newcastle
Birmingham and Newcastle are located around 200 miles apart. The fastest trains on this route take around 3 hours. There are up to 20 direct trains available each day of the week with departure times spread throughout the day. Both departure and arrival stations are located in, or near, the city centre and have many facilities and access to public transport.
Which train companies travel from Birmingham to Newcastle?
The Cross Country train company operates the majority of the trains on this route, including both direct and indirect journeys. In addition, First Transpennine Express runs indirect train routes from Birmingham to Newcastle with a change required in Leeds or York.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Newcastle?
The journey from Birmingham to Newcastle takes up to 3.5 hours on a direct route. Indirect trains can take a little longer or considerably longer if there is an extended waiting time between the connecting trains.
How many trains are there from Birmingham to Newcastle?
There are usually 24 train departures from Birmingham each day. The majority of these trains take a direct route to Newcastle. The first train of the day is at around 6:00 a.m. and the last is at approximately 10:30 p.m. There are one or two train departures every hour throughout the day.
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Newcastle?
Departure train station: The departure station for trains to Newcastle is Birmingham New Street station. The station is right in the city centre within walking distance of many areas. There are nearby bus and metro tram stops for further travel options. The redeveloped station has many shopping and dining venues, as well as luggage storage and a bureau de change.
Arrival train station: The arrival station for all trains from Birmingham is Newcastle Central railway station. The station is located around a mile from the city centre. Many destinations are within walking distance or there is an on-site Metro station and bus stops outside for transport around the city. The station offers a variety of facilities from shops and coffee shops to tourist information and waiting areas.
Taking the Train from Birmingham
Trains from Birmingham to Newcastle depart from Birmingham New Street station, situated in the centre of the city. Local area trains are available from Snow Hill and Moor Street stations, about 5 minutes walk from the station's Stephenson Street exit. Numerous city bus routes serve the station, with nearby stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street. The taxi rank is located on Navigation Street, close to the Victoria Square exit.
Getting into Newcastle by Train
The cultural and nightlife hub of the north-east, Newcastle offers a varied selection of historic and contemporary attractions. The 12th-century Castle Keep and Black Gate are relics of the city's status as a vital fortress, while developments such as the Baltic arts centre on the south bank of the Tyne show the region's modern aspect. Trains from Birmingham to Newcastle arrive at the main station in the city centre. Tyne and Wear Metro trains offer local connections and an airport service. There are bus stops nearby on Neville Street and Clayton Street West, with weekend night buses stopping on St. Nicholas Street. Taxis are available from the rank by the station entrance.
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Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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