The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Leuchars
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Leuchars is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Leuchars will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newcastle for Leuchars every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 Leuchars
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Leuchars among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 176 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£41 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle to Leuchars train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Leuchars trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:47 Newcastle | 2h41 | 10:28 Leuchars | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Leuchars
Trains from Newcastle to Leuchars run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Newcastle to Leuchars trainsLNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Newcastle and Leuchars from £11. 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 Leuchars train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Leuchars 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 Leuchars, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Leuchars
- 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 - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:45 Sunday 10:10 - 22:15
- Type of shops available: News kiosk and taxi kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the station entrance, next to the car park
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