The cheapest and fastest trains from Wetheral to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wetheral to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wetheral to Newcastle will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Wetheral for Newcastle every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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 Wetheral to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wetheral to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 79 km
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1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wetheral to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Wetheral to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:27 Wetheral | 1h27 | 08:54 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:57 Wetheral | 1h18 | 09:15 Newcastle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wetheral to Newcastle
Trains from Wetheral to Newcastle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 79 km distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 79 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Wetheral to Newcastle trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Wetheral and Newcastle from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wetheral to Newcastle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wetheral 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wetheral and Newcastle
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Step free access to both platforms, access between platforms is via a stepped overbridge, step free access between platforms is via a country lane and is quite lengthy.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- 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 at the Bus Stops on the Village Green (Station side for Carlisle, opposite side for Hexham)
- 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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