Inverness to Newcastle train with ScotRail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Newcastle

Showing times and prices for 22 Apr

Cheapest price

£109

Average price

£109

Fastest journey

5 h 45 m

Average duration

6 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

322 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C08330+

C71418

04:546h32

Inverness station (INV)

11:26Newcastle station (NCL)

£1091One-way

1 change

Cheapest

L91119 · L94222+ TransPennine Express

P13803

05:365h45

Inverness station (INV)

11:21Newcastle station (NCL)

£1091One-way

2 changes

Live departures

Inverness to Newcastle train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 22 April

Last updated at 14:19

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
C08330+C71418	On time 03:54 Inverness station (INV)	6h32	10:26 Newcastle station (NCL)	1 change
L91119 · L94222+P13803	On time 04:36 Inverness station (INV)	5h45	10:21 Newcastle station (NCL)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Inverness to Newcastle

United Kingdom

Trains from Inverness to Newcastle run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £14 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Distance

321 km

Average train duration

5h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 0m

First train

04:54

Last train

20:17

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Train providers: ScotRail and East Coast trains Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne

Travel from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne from £35 with Omio’s train partners ScotRail and East Coast! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Train information from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 4 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: £75
ScotRail frequency: 2 a day

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

Train information from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne with East Coast:

Average Duration: 4 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: £35
East Coast frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Inverness to Newcastle train

FAQs: Travel by train from Inverness to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Inverness to Newcastle.

Cheap train tickets from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne is £87; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne train time is 4 h 57 min covering the 199 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 04: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 22: 55.

There are 5 trains a day from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne which require at least one change with ScotRail or LNER. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne train with ScotRail or LNER. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Newcastle upon Tyne from Inverness as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 55.

A trip to Newcastle upon Tyne from Inverness is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 57 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Inverness to Newcastle upon Tyne is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Inverness and Newcastle upon Tyne including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Newcastle

Inverness

Newcastle

The major train station for departures in Inverness is Inverness. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Inverness for your trip from Inverness to Newcastle.

Inverness

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Inverness station, Academy Street, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3PY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
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: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

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