The cheapest and fastest trains from Maidenhead to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
4 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
388 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maidenhead to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maidenhead to Newcastle will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 3 trains that leave Maidenhead 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 388 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 23 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, coach and flight for Maidenhead to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maidenhead 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £67.
Distance: 388 km
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4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration 8h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Maidenhead to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Maidenhead to Newcastle trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:58 Maidenhead | 4h40 | 09:38 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 20 November | |||||
![]() | 03:09 Maidenhead | 4h29 | 07:38 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maidenhead to Newcastle
Trains from Maidenhead to Newcastle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 388 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 388 km |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 21:15 |
Train companies: LNER, Lumo, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western from Maidenhead to Newcastle trainsLNER, Lumo, Elizabeth Line, first_great_western trains will get you between Maidenhead 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: Maidenhead to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Newcastle
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:00 Sunday 07:00 - 21:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are only sold between 10:00 and 17:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 station - this station has a degree of step-free access to the platforms. Platforms 2 to 5 are accessed via the lifts from the subway. Platform 1 is only step free accessible via the Shoppenhangers Road Car Park.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Accessible WC on platform 4
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Shoppenhangers Lane, front of Station and side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
- 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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