The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Newcastle
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Newcastle will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Newcastle on Fri, Apr 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 10 the direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Fri, Apr 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
L36761+
C410589:45 AM2h23Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)€551One-way1 transfer
L36828+
C410498:15 AM2h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:00 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€551One-way1 transfer
L371768:00 AM2h24Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:24 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€561One-way0 transfers
C43745+
C410508:45 AM2h24Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:09 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€571One-way1 transfer
L36834+
C410539:15 AM2h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)€571One-way1 transfer
L36761+
C410589:45 AM2h23Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:08 PMNewcastle station (NCL)€551One-way1 transfer
L371768:00 AM2h24Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:24 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€561One-way0 transfers
C43745+
C410508:45 AM2h24Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:09 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€571One-way1 transfer
L371788:59 AM2h25Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:24 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€581One-way0 transfers
L36828+
C410498:15 AM2h45Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:00 AMNewcastle station (NCL)€551One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 171 km
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3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Manchester to Newcastle train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Newcastle trains for tomorrow, Thursday, April 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37176 | On time 7:00 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h24 | 9:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36828+ C41049 | On time 7:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
C43745+ C41050 | On time 7:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h24 | 10:09 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L37178 | 7:59 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h25 | 10:24 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L36834+ C41053 | On time 8:15 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h45 | 11:00 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
L36761+ C41058 | 8:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2h23 | 11:08 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Newcastle
Trains from Manchester to Newcastle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express from Manchester to Newcastle trainsTranspennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester and Newcastle from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Newcastle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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
Popular train stations from Manchester to Newcastle
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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 at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- 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.
- 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
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