The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Newcastle will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Liverpool to Newcastle you need to make at least one change.
L36642 · L36840+
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L36648 · L36846+
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L36642 · L37183
L36648 · L36846+
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L36642 · L36840+
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L36642 · L37183Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 195 km
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Liverpool to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 7 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L36642 · L36840+ C41110 | On time 08:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h06 | 13:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 changes | |
L36642 · L37183 | On time 08:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h31 | 13:25 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
L36648 · L36846+ C75328 | On time 09:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h43 | 13:37 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Newcastle
Trains from Liverpool to Newcastle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 00:18 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express from Liverpool to Newcastle trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Liverpool and Newcastle from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Liverpool to Newcastle
With trains running from the early hours, to the late evening, trains for Liverpool to Newcastle are a great choice. Travellers can expect around two scheduled services per hour from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday, the services start a little later in the day. The journey takes between 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes depending on the route.
Which train companies travel from Liverpool to Newcastle?
First Transpennine Express operates the trains between Liverpool and Newcastle. Many of the services are direct, but others incorporate a changeover at York and, occasionally, a second at Manchester Victoria. Even with a changeover, however, the journey duration still tends to average out at 3 hours.
How long is the train from Liverpool to Newcastle?
The quickest journey takes around 2 hours 53 minutes and the longest is around 3 hours 45 minutes. There tends to be two services per hour, spaced at half-hourly intervals. The first is a direct service whilst the other requires a change at York. There are only a few services that require two changes (with the second at Manchester Victoria) and these tend to run on a Sunday.
How many trains are there from Liverpool to Newcastle?
There are around 30 scheduled trains each day, running approximately every half an hour, starting in the early hours of the morning, continuing through the day. There are direct services readily available every hour, or indirect trains that require a changeover at York, and occasionally at second at Manchester Victoria.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to Newcastle?
Departure train station: Liverpool Lime Street is the main train station in Liverpool. It has shops, places to eat and drink, accessible toilets, seating and cash machines. You can also find ticketing facilities and a sheltered taxi rank, as well as onward local travel via MerseyRail. Bus stations are located just outside the station and the main shopping area is just a short walk away.
Arrival train station: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne train station is located on Neville Street and is the main city train station. It offers car parking, a taxi rank and onward public transport travel via the adjacent bus stops and the city Metro service, which runs from the train station. You'll also find shops, free WiFi, seating areas, ticketing services, cycle storage and more.
FAQs: Liverpool to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Newcastle
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 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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