The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
353 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Newcastle will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
To travel from Luton to Newcastle you need to make at least one change.
C41869 · W70861 · W70961+
G010649:404h58Luton station (LUT)14:38Newcastle station (NCL)£931One-way3 changes
C41869 · W70861 · W70961+
G006989:404h56Luton station (LUT)14:36Newcastle station (NCL)£931One-way4 changes
G01082+
C41905 · C21650 · W7099615:405h01Luton station (LUT)20:41Newcastle station (NCL)£931One-way3 changes
C41916 · C21647 · W71004+
G8918017:124h47Luton station (LUT)21:59Newcastle station (NCL)£931One-way4 changes
C41919 · C21785 · C21758+
G0072617:424h59Luton station (LUT)22:41Newcastle station (NCL)£931One-way4 changes
C04208+
G802097:263h43Luton station (LUT)11:09Newcastle station (NCL)£1721One-way1 change
C04212+
G802158:253h43Luton station (LUT)12:08Newcastle station (NCL)£2261One-way1 change
G80268+
C0426417:263h43Luton station (LUT)21:09Newcastle station (NCL)£1831One-way1 change
C04201+
G802036:243h44Luton station (LUT)10:08Newcastle station (NCL)£1721One-way1 change
G80257+
C0425415:253h44Luton station (LUT)19:09Newcastle station (NCL)£2041One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Luton to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 353 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£96 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £170 Average Price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Luton to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Thursday 21 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C41847 · W70845 · C21767+ G89685 | 6:10 Luton station (LUT) | 4h50 | 11:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4 changes | |
C04201+ G80203 | 6:24 Luton station (LUT) | 3h44 | 10:08 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41851 · W70847 · W70945+ G00738 | 6:46 Luton station (LUT) | 4h41 | 11:27 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 changes | |
C04203+ G80205 | 6:56 Luton station (LUT) | 4h04 | 11:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C10102+ G80205 | 6:56 Luton station (LUT) | 4h04 | 11:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C04208+ G80209 | 7:26 Luton station (LUT) | 3h43 | 11:09 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C04212+ G80215 | 8:25 Luton station (LUT) | 3h43 | 12:08 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C04215+ G80216 | 8:55 Luton station (LUT) | 4h05 | 13:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C04220+ G80221 | 9:26 Luton station (LUT) | 3h45 | 13:11 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41869 · W70861 · W70961+ G01064 | 9:40 Luton station (LUT) | 4h58 | 14:38 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 changes | |
C41869 · W70861 · W70961+ G00698 | 9:40 Luton station (LUT) | 4h56 | 14:36 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4 changes | |
C04254+ G80257 | 15:25 Luton station (LUT) | 3h44 | 19:09 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41905 · C21650 · W70996+ G01082 | On time 15:40 Luton station (LUT) | 5h01 | 20:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 changes | |
C41905 · C21650 · W70996+ G80259 | 15:40 Luton station (LUT) | 4h20 | 20:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4 changes | |
C04258+ G80259 | 15:56 Luton station (LUT) | 4h04 | 20:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41908 · C21776 · W70998+ G80266 | 16:11 Luton station (LUT) | 4h50 | 21:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4 changes | |
C04260+ G80263 | 16:26 Luton station (LUT) | 3h45 | 20:11 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41912 · W70922 · C21781+ G01083 | 16:42 Luton station (LUT) | 4h47 | 21:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3 changes | |
C04263+ G80266 | 16:56 Luton station (LUT) | 4h05 | 21:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41916 · C21647 · W71004+ G89180 | 17:12 Luton station (LUT) | 4h47 | 21:59 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4 changes | |
C04264+ G80268 | 17:26 Luton station (LUT) | 3h43 | 21:09 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
W45378+ G25694 | 17:29 Luton station (LUT) | 4h26 | 21:55 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C41919 · C21785 · C21758+ G00726 | 17:42 Luton station (LUT) | 4h59 | 22:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Luton to Newcastle
Trains from Luton to Newcastle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 353 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 353 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 21:38 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains from Luton to Newcastle trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Luton and Newcastle from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Luton to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton and Newcastle
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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