Cheap train tickets to Newcastle

Looking for a getaway to Geordie-land? Newcastle is a vibrant city with something to offer everyone, from family-friendly attractions to a thriving music scene. Whether you’re exploring the historic Newcastle Castle, taking in the iconic Tyne Bridge, or simply enjoying the city, here are our hints and tips to help you find cheap train tickets. 

Can I get cheap train tickets to Newcastle from London?

Now that we have Lumo on the scene alongside LNER, there’s a choice for people wanting to travel up from London. So, has it resulted in more cheap train tickets to Newcastle? 

Lumo is usually a little cheaper, but it isn’t groundbreaking. On journeys like this one, it isn’t really about who’s running the train, it’s when the train is running. If a company thinks it can fill a train with tickets at £60 each rather than say, £30, it’ll set the starting price there.

We’ve written a lot about this route if you’d like to know more. We’ve compared LNER and Lumo and looked deeper at cheap tickets from Newcastle to London.

Does Birmingham have cheap train tickets to Newcastle?

Direct CrossCountry train tickets from Birmingham to Newcastle can be costly. A cheaper option is to book separate tickets, although it takes around 90 minutes longer and requires a change at Carlisle. Birmingham to Carlisle with Avanti West Coast and Carlisle to Newcastle with Northern.

This can cost less than half the price of a direct ticket. Just make sure you allow at least eight minutes for the connection at Carlisle, as this is the minimum time permitted. If your train is late and you miss your connection, you can take the next train operated by the same company without paying extra.

I’m travelling from Sheffield. What are my options?

To find the cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Newcastle, skip the direct CrossCountry train and opt for the LNER services from Doncaster. To get to Doncaster, take either the TransPennine Express or Northern service from Sheffield. The journey is only slightly slower and will save you money.

Are there cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle?

You have lots of choice if you’re after cheap train tickets to from Edinburgh to Newcastle Four train companies offer service on this route. 

TransPennine Express is the most affordable option, as their services stop more frequently along the route. 

What if I’m travelling on a Northern train?

If you’re travelling from places like Middlesbrough or Carlisle, always double-check before you travel. Northern will sell Advance tickets right up until the train leaves which can be less than half the cost you would pay at the station.

Is there anything else I should know?

The final thing we’d recommend is using the Railsmartr website to book your cheap train tickets to Newcastle. We’re completely independent, so we’re happy to ‘tell you like it is’ when it comes to rail fares. Not only that, but we’ll show you the slower, but cheaper options that some websites won’t.

Don’t forget that we don’t charge any fees, either. That includes if you change your mind and want to travel on a different day. If your ticket is refundable, we’ll refund it fee-free, too!

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