The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle will cost around £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 3 trains that leave Stoke-on-Trent for Newcastle every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 222 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 222 km
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£120 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:50 Stoke-on-Trent | 5h42 | 10:32 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:50 Stoke-on-Trent | 3h26 | 12:16 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:21 Stoke-on-Trent | 4h01 | 13:22 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 02:30 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle trainsCrossCountry, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle from £17. 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle: Journey Details
The earliest train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle is at around 6:30 a.m. during the week and slightly later on Sundays. There are typically between three to five services per hour, each with between one and three changes to make on route. Changes can be made in Derby, Manchester, York, Stockport, Sheffield and Doncaster. The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle leaves after 9:00 p.m. and gets in after 2:00 a.m. the following day. The journey can take between three and five hours and is provided by First TransPennine Express and CrossCountry.
Where do trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle depart from and arrive at?
All trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle depart from Stoke-on-Trent station, which is centrally located and has a bus stop and taxi rank. Buses arrive from the city centre bus station, along with many other places, including Alton Towers, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Buxton. The town centre is a ten-minute walk away, but there are buses that service this area also.
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle arrive at Newcastle station, located on Neville Street and there is a large number of local bus stops to enable onward travel. There is a Metro station and a taxi rank as well.
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- 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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