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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Newcastle will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 4 trains that leave Peterborough for Newcastle 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 282 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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 flight for Peterborough to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £44.
Distance: 282 km
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£70 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £222 Average Price |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Peterborough to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Newcastle trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y23413 | On time 08:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h20 | 10:38 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
P00087+ C23204 | On time 08:51 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h24 | 11:15 Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 change | |
| Y23418 | On time 09:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h22 | 11:40 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y23421 | On time 09:48 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h02 | 11:50 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y23424 | On time 10:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2h17 | 12:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Newcastle
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Peterborough to Newcastle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:35, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 02:35 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train companies: LNER, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains from Peterborough to Newcastle trainsLNER, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Peterborough and Newcastle from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Peterborough to Newcastle Upon Tyne
From Monday to Friday, trains run from Peterborough to Newcastle on an hourly or twice hourly basis during the morning, afternoon and early evening. The average travel time is a little over two hours, with half an hour's variation between the fastest and slowest services. While departures are a little less regular during the weekend, there are still plenty of options for journeying at different times of the day.
Which train companies travel from Peterborough to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) provides almost all of the rail services between Peterborough and Newcastle. Cross Country also puts on a single train on Saturdays.
How long is the train from Peterborough to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Journey times between Peterborough and Newcastle clock in at just under two hours up to two hours 25 minutes. All trains are direct, except at the weekend, when a few require one or two changes.
How many trains are there from Peterborough to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Approximately 19 trains cover the journey from Peterborough to Newcastle Upon Tyne every day. Starting at around 7:00 a.m., one or two trains depart every hour, with a drop-off in frequency between 8:00 p.m. and the final departure just before 10:00 p.m. On Saturday, the options are slightly fewer and more thinly spread out, with the last train leaving about an hour later than on weekdays.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Peterborough to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Departure train station: Peterborough Train Station is conveniently located just a quick stroll west of the Queensgate shopping centre, the city museum and the cathedral. Passengers can take advantage of amenities such as a car park, extensive bike storage, baby changing, a cafe and several shops, plus access to other facilities in the adjoining Great Northern Hotel.
Arrival train station: Newcastle Upon Tyne Train Station lies on Neville Street, a few minutes east by bus or taxi of the intu Eldon Square shopping centre and university campuses. It has WiFi, vending machines for drinks and snacks, a choice of different coffee shops, a pub selling bar food and a number of retail outlets including Boots, Sainsbury's and WHSmith.
FAQs: Peterborough to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Newcastle
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
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Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
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