The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£144
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Newcastle will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £144.
Of the 3 trains that leave Loughborough for Newcastle 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 247 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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 train and coach for Loughborough to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 £22, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 247 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£112 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Loughborough to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Newcastle trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:51 Loughborough | 3h50 | 21:41 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 04:11 Loughborough | 4h29 | 08:40 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:50 Loughborough | 4h00 | 08:50 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:53 Loughborough | 3h42 | 11:35 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Loughborough to Newcastle by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Newcastle
Trains from Loughborough to Newcastle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:59, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 01:59 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, east_midlands_trains from Loughborough to Newcastle trainsCrossCountry, LNER, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Loughborough and Newcastle from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Newcastle
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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