How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne start from R 798. The average price for this train route is around R 3 772. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 278 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Train Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne from R 781

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 38m	20:41	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	No tags
Train	17:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 38m	20:41	Newcastle	No tags
Train	18:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 26m	21:29	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:27	Birmingham New Street	3h	11:27	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	16:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	19:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	10:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	11:38	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 36m	10:39	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	08:28	Birmingham New Street	2h 59m	11:27	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	07:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 36m	10:39	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	11:37	Newcastle	No tags
Train	08:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 34m	11:37	Newcastle	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 33m	12:36	Newcastle	Cheapest
Train	12:45	Birmingham New Street	3h	15:45	Newcastle	Fastest
Train	09:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 33m	12:36	Newcastle	No tags
Train	10:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	13:38	Newcastle	No tags
Train	10:03	Birmingham New Street	3h 35m	13:38	Newcastle	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 367, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

278 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 258 - R 2 383	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 798 - R 9 266	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 367 - R 367	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at R 798

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne start from R 798. The average price for this train route is around R 3 772. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne is 3h 28m, covering a distance of 278 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 48m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 19:28.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 1 574

14/12

R 1 766

Today

R 1 249

16/12

R 1 108

17/12

R 1 108

18/12

R 1 108

19/12

R 1 575

20/12

R 1 575

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 108

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 108 to R 4 385 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 108, which is on 2025-12-17.