The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 9 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 4 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 4 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.
C75118
Y11822+
XC001200 · C75121
L37222 · L36947+
C72670
L37228 · L36958+
C72682
C75118
Y11822+
XC001200 · C75121
L37222 · L36947+
C72670
L37228 · L36958+
C72682Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 278 km
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Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C75082 | On time 07:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h26 | 11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y11817+ XC001400 · C75084 | On time 07:58 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h06 | 12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
L37222 · L36947+ C72670 | On time 08:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 4h31 | 12:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
![]() | 07:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h51 | 10:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 19:41 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £9. 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 station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle station (NCL) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

