The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Shotton
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Shotton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Shotton will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newcastle for Shotton 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 217 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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.


Live departures
Newcastle to Shotton train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:21 Newcastle | 4h43 | 08:04 Shotton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Shotton
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Newcastle to Shotton trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Newcastle and Shotton from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Shotton
- 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 07:30 - 12:30 Saturday 08:45 - 13:45 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. Shotton station is split into two levels. Shotton and Shotton High Level. At Shotton (Platforms 1 and 2): No wheelchair access to Platform 1 (to Chester). Access to Platform 2 (to Holyhead) is via the small car park at the end of Alexandra Street. Customers are advised to travel to Flint and change trains. The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton is Flint. Shotton High Level (Platforms 3 and 4): No wheelchair access between platforms. Steep paths to platforms via Chester Road West and under bridge. The nearest fully accessible station to Shotton High Level is Hawarden Bridge.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: In the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stops are located outside the station on Chester Road West.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use the bus stop on Chester Road West in front of the Shotton Kebab House.
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