The cheapest and fastest trains from Falkirk to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Falkirk to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Falkirk to Newcastle will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Falkirk to Newcastle you need to make at least one change.
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Y23288
Y66756+
Y23291
Y66710+
P00105
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C23768
Y66727+
W28158
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Y23288
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W28158
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P00105
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Y23291Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Falkirk to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Falkirk to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 178 km
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£38 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Falkirk to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Falkirk to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y66710+ P00105 | On time 08:05 Falkirk High (FKK) | 2h19 | 10:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
Y66719+ C23768 | On time 08:23 Falkirk High (FKK) | 2h15 | 10:38 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
Y66727+ W28158 | On time 08:36 Falkirk High (FKK) | 2h16 | 10:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
Y66734+ C26692 | On time 08:54 Falkirk High (FKK) | 2h27 | 11:21 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
Y66748+ Y23288 | On time 09:22 Falkirk High (FKK) | 2h04 | 11:26 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
Y66756+ Y23291 | On time 09:36 Falkirk High (FKK) | 2h20 | 11:56 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Falkirk to Newcastle
Trains from Falkirk to Newcastle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 21:56 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, ScotRail from Falkirk to Newcastle trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, ScotRail trains will get you between Falkirk and Newcastle from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Falkirk to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Falkirk to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Falkirk and Newcastle
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 22:00 Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 09:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Short steep ramp onto platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative accessible route is via the roadbridge Blue Badge parking bays: 13
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in the station car park at the entrance to Platform 1
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:22 Saturday 06:30 - 20:22 Sunday 08:10 - 15:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs. Alternative route is a long route using the subway under the rail tracks Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets can be accessed from the Taxi Rank side of the station building. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the turning circle outside the booking office on Platform 1
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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