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Great North Museum: Hancock
Major museum on Roman Britain, Hadrian’s Wall, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a grand Victorian building.
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Newcastle will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 39 trains that leave Middlesbrough for Newcastle every day 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
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P28694
P28684
C31786
P28661
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C01971
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G80216Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£8 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Newcastle trains for today, Sunday 2 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P28771 | On time 22:15 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h18 | 23:33 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85988+ G80167 | On time 22:49 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h52 | 0:41 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
| Monday 3 August | |||||
C31893 | 5:50 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 7:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28623 | 6:05 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h24 | 7:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89551 | 6:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h15 | 7:51 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C31755 | 6:40 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h13 | 7:53 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P28632 | 6:58 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h19 | 8:17 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C31762 | 7:18 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h27 | 8:45 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85813+ C01889 | 7:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h19 | 8:44 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
G85816+ C01971 | 7:53 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h07 | 9:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28640 | 8:06 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h24 | 9:30 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32283+ C02049 | 8:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 9:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31768 | 8:40 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 9:50 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85822+ G80199 | 8:53 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h08 | 10:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28650 | 8:58 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h22 | 10:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32284+ C02010 | 9:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 10:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31771 | 9:41 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h09 | 10:50 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85827+ G80205 | 9:53 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h07 | 11:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28661 | 9:57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h22 | 11:19 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32286+ G66987 | 10:26 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h12 | 11:38 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31778 | 10:36 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h16 | 11:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85833+ G80211 | 10:52 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h08 | 12:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28673 | 10:57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h21 | 12:18 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32288+ C02036 | 11:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 12:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31781 | 11:42 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h09 | 12:51 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85839+ G80216 | 11:52 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h08 | 13:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28684 | 11:57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h23 | 13:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32290+ C02052 | 12:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 13:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31786 | 12:41 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h11 | 13:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85845+ G80224 | 12:52 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h09 | 14:01 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28694 | 12:57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h20 | 14:17 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32293+ C01966 | 13:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h11 | 14:36 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31791 | 13:41 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h11 | 14:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85852+ G80228 | 13:52 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h08 | 15:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28704 | 13:57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h23 | 15:20 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32298+ C02047 | 14:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h10 | 15:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31800 | 14:40 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h12 | 15:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32314+ C02040 | 16:25 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h11 | 17:36 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
C31818 | 16:43 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h09 | 17:52 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
G85891+ G80247 | 16:52 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h08 | 18:00 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
P28725 | 16:57 Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 1h21 | 18:18 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Middlesbrough to Newcastle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 4:35 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Newcastle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newcastle trip today.
Major museum on Roman Britain, Hadrian’s Wall, archaeology and natural history, with family-friendly displays in a grand Victorian building.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill on the Quayside, showing modern exhibitions and strong river views.
Large museum covering Newcastle’s industrial heritage, transport, science and local life, spread across historic riverside buildings.
Historic quayside promenade with bridges, public art and river views. A top area for walks, photography and city atmosphere.
Elegant Georgian street known for its sweeping curve, theatres, shops and architecture in the heart of the city centre.
Deep wooded valley with riverside paths, stepping stones and varied walking routes linking Jesmond with open green space.
A stottie is a dense round bread from Tyneside, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a classic local lunch found across Newcastle.
Pease pudding is a thick split-pea savoury spread, traditionally served with ham or in a stottie. It is a long-standing North East comfort food.
Pan haggerty is a baked North East dish of potatoes, onions and cheese. It is prized for its simple hearty flavour and mining-region roots.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate, elegant setting on Queen Street. A strong choice for a special meal in Newcastle.
Popular city-centre spot serving creative small plates with global influences. Stylish but informal atmosphere, ideal for sharing dishes.
Beloved Grainger Market bakery and café famous for stotties, pease pudding and other North East staples in a casual local setting.
Moderate for a UK city; hotels, dining and local transport are often cheaper than in London or Edinburgh, making it good value for city breaks.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough 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.

Most Middlesbrough to Newcastle trains use the Middlesbrough to Newcastle station pair, with some services arriving at Manors. Use this guide to compare Middlesbrough and Newcastle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Middlesbrough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Middlesbrough.
Wi-Fi is available at Middlesbrough.
Ticket office support is available at Middlesbrough.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Middlesbrough: Parking, WC.
Available at Middlesbrough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Middlesbrough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), 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 ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
James Cook Hospital is 3 km from Middlesbrough city centre. Public transport options include:
James Cook Hospital has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at James Cook Hospital: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at James Cook Hospital: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Access to the platform via gently sloping ramp, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be found at the hospital, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Marton is 4 km from Middlesbrough city centre. Public transport options include:
Marton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marton: Parking.
Available at Marton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Station is unstaffed. Ramped access to the platforms, with a dropped kerb from the car park onto the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Newcastle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station
Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20, Sun: 07:30 - 21:20. Information desks are information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.
Manors has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manors.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manors: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Manors: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manors: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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