Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£62

Fastest journey

2 h 57 m

Average duration

2 h 57 m

Trains per day

37

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 37 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.

  • London North Eastern RailwayC01960+Transpennine ExpressG15880+Northern RailG86120
    22:417h40
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    6:21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £321One-way
    2 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24984 · C24763 · W84738
    19:434h14
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    23:57Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £421One-way
    2 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24975
    17:022h59
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    20:01Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £491One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24988
    21:023h29
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    0:31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £491One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24980 · C24641 · W84734
    19:023h58
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    23:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £511One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and ferry for Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £25.

Distance: 195 km

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£51

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£32

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3h 56m

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3h 26m

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Live departures

Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressG160084:21 Newcastle station (NCL)
3h40
8:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG16008 · C24679+Northern RailG86159
On time
4:21 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h32
8:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG16018
On time
6:01 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h58
8:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01140+Transpennine ExpressC24686+Northern RailG86170
On time
6:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
10:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24945
On time
6:50 Newcastle station (NCL)
3h09
9:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24945+London North Eastern RailwayG08170
Delayed
7:04 7:01Newcastle station (NCL)
2h58
9:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryW29862+Transpennine ExpressC24691+Northern RailG86176
On time
7:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
11:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG16013
On time
8:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29868+Transpennine ExpressC24696+Northern RailG86181
On time
8:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
12:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24952
On time
9:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29873+Transpennine ExpressC24701+Northern RailG86122
On time
9:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
13:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24954
On time
10:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01148+Transpennine ExpressC24708+Northern RailG86141
On time
10:39 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h14
14:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15907
On time
11:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
13:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29884+Transpennine ExpressG15818+Northern RailG86154
On time
11:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
15:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15922
On time
12:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
14:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01153+Transpennine ExpressG15839+Northern RailG86163
On time
12:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
16:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressG15900
On time
13:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
15:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01154+Transpennine ExpressC24726+Northern RailG86167
On time
13:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
17:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC2496514:01 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h58
16:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01161+Transpennine ExpressC24732+Northern RailG86173
On time
14:41 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h12
18:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC2496915:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
17:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
CrossCountryW29909+Transpennine ExpressG15853+Northern RailG86178
On time
15:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
19:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24972
On time
16:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h57
18:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01166+Transpennine ExpressC24745+Northern RailG86182
On time
16:38 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h15
20:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24975
On time
17:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h59
20:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
CrossCountryG01169+Transpennine ExpressG15847+Northern RailG86133
On time
17:40 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h13
21:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24979
On time
18:01 Newcastle station (NCL)
2h58
20:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24980
On time
19:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
3h03
22:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24980 · C24641 · W84734
On time
19:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
3h58
23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24984 · C24763 · W84738
On time
19:43 Newcastle station (NCL)
4h14
23:57 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Transpennine ExpressC24984
On time
19:43 Newcastle station (NCL)
3h22
23:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24988
On time
21:02 Newcastle station (NCL)
3h29
0:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Wednesday 15 July
Transpennine ExpressG15880+Northern RailG86120+London North Eastern RailwayC01960
On time
22:41 Newcastle station (NCL)
7h40
6:21 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 57m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
195 km
Average train duration
3h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
2h 57m
First train
3:43
Last train
22:41
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 57m
Cheapest Price
£25
Transpennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 5m
Cheapest Price
£115
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 195 km and takes approximately 2h 57m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 195 km.
The first train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 3:43.
The last train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 22:41.
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Newcastle station (NCL) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express.
To get from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and ferry.
There is no night train service from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street offers varied scenery, including views of the Tyne Bridge and the Pennines. As the train travels through rural landscapes and urban areas, passengers can enjoy a mix of natural beauty and industrial heritage.
A day trip from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street is not feasible, as the journey takes 2h 57m. Trains run 6 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle station (NCL) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Newcastle station (NCL) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Newcastle
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
NewcastleNeville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DL, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Newcastle from Newcastle city centre

Metro linesGreen, Yellow
Bus lines1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
Train linesLNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.

Newcastle train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Pumpkin Cafe Shop, AMT Coffee, Burger King, The Centurion, Destination 1850, Pasta Station

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are the ATM is located within the main station building.

Tickets and information

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.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Newcastle: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Newcastle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Newcastle: Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The County Hotel, Newcastle, Hampton by Hilton Newcastle, Royal Station Hotel.

Most popular trains to and from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Newcastle station (NCL)

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