The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Birmingham
Cheapest price
€62
Average price
€146
Fastest journey
3 h 6 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Birmingham will cost around €146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
Of the 6 trains that leave Newcastle for Birmingham on Thu, Jan 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct trains cover the 278 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
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C75118Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 278 km
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4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newcastle to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Thursday, January 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C75084 | On time 8:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h24 | 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75118 | On time 9:39 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h27 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11822+ L36567+ C75200 | On time 9:59 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h29 | 1:28 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C75121 | On time 10:39 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h25 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y11826+ C75121 | On time 10:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h06 | 2:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C75088 | On time 11:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h26 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Birmingham
Trains from Newcastle to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €44 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 02:30 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country from Newcastle to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, Cross Country trains will get you between Newcastle and Birmingham from €13. 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 Newcastle to Birmingham: Journey Details
CrossCountry provide direct trains from Newcastle to Birmingham. Weekday services start with an early morning departure followed by 2 trains every hour until the final train in mid evening. Journey times range from 2 hours and 50 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. Earlier morning departures are possible using indirect trains. These journeys involve taking a Virgin Trains East Coast service from Newcastle and changing to a CrossCountry train at York or Doncaster. Sunday schedules feature a slightly reduced service with a later departure time for the first train.
Taking the Train from Newcastle
Trains from Newcastle to Birmingham depart from the main station located in the city centre. Tyne and Wear Metro trains connect the station to the airport and regional destinations. Buses serving the city depart from nearby stops on Neville Street, Clayton Street West and Westgate Road. At weekends, some night buses are available from stops on St. Nicholas Street. Eldon Square and Haymarket bus stations are about 10 minutes away on foot. The taxi rank is located at the front of the station.
Getting into Birmingham by Train
Birmingham has a profusion of galleries and museums, notably Cadbury World, with 14 zones devoted to the history and enjoyment of chocolate. The city's Jewellery Quarter is a fascinating area full of galleries and historic buildings. Trains from Newcastle to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham New Street station, close to the city centre. Local trains around the region are available from Moor Street and Snow Hill stations about 5 minutes walk from New Street. There are numerous city buses available from the adjacent stops on Hill Street and Smallbrook Queensway. The taxi rank is close to the Victoria Street exit, on Navigation Street.
FAQs: Trains from Newcastle to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Newcastle to Birmingham
- 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
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- 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 opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- 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: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Witton Road - under the railway bridge at public service bus stop at bottom of station ramp to Walsall bound platform
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