The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Birchwood
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Birchwood is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Birchwood will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 4 trains that leave Newcastle for Birchwood every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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 Newcastle to Birchwood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Birchwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £26, and a coach costs an average of £40.
Distance: 183 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle to Birchwood train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Birchwood trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:13 Newcastle | 4h11 | 07:24 Birchwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:21 Newcastle | 4h03 | 07:24 Birchwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:26 Newcastle | 4h26 | 07:52 Birchwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:40 Newcastle | 4h28 | 08:08 Birchwood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Birchwood
Trains from Newcastle to Birchwood run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:34, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 00:34 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, LNER from Newcastle to Birchwood trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, LNER trains will get you between Newcastle and Birchwood from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle to Birchwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Birchwood 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 Birchwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Birchwood
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 08:10 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access to ticket hall and platform 1. Lift and Stepped footbridge to platform 2. Note Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bike shed by bus stop, platform 1 by footbridge, platform 2 by footbridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services call outside the station entrance.
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