First train | 03:25 | |
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Last train | 22:57 | |
Departure station | Newcastle | |
Arrival station | Widnes | |
Journey time | From 3h 30m | |
Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £61 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Looking to travel from Newcastle to Widnes by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 50 minutes to travel from Newcastle to Widnes by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 30 minutes though. You'll usually find 20 trains per day running along the 119 miles (191 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Widnes, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to get to Widnes. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Newcastle to Widnes in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £61.00.
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The average journey time by train between Newcastle and Widnes is 5 hours and 50 minutes, with around 20 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Newcastle to Widnes is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Newcastle to Widnes can start from as little as £61 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Newcastle to Widnes. Travelling from Newcastle to Widnes by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Newcastle to Widnes leaves at 03:25. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Newcastle to Widnes leaves at 22:57. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Newcastle to Widnes cover a distance of around 119 miles (191 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Widnes to Newcastle.
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If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Newcastle to Widnes is right for you.
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