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Situated on Neville Street close to the River Tyne, Newcastle Central station is one of the busiest railway stations in Britain. Queen Victoria opened the historic Grade One listed building in 1850 and in 2014 refurbishment work to enhance the wonderful Victorian architectural features was completed.

Newcastle Central station is close to the Discovery Museum of Science and Local History, the O2 Academy live music venue and the Centre for Life Biotechnology Village.

Trains to Newcastle from the south mean lucky passengers get stunning views of several of the bridges over the River Tyne, as well as the renovated quaysides at Newcastle and Gateshead, now thriving cosmopolitan centres featuring public spaces, restaurants and bars.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Shops note	Paperchase, WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Ugots, Pumpkin Cafe and ATM Coffee.
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shop Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available)
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Level/ramp access to all platforms. Underpass with lifts to platforms 3 & 4, access to platforms 5-8 is via a steep ramp.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	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.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Newcastle station
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Customer Information Point in main concourse.
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Long Stay Car Park
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	454

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	122
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Newcastle station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Noda (0191 222 1888) or ABC (0191 232 3636) or Ace (0191 287 7777).

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Trains to Newcastle Central station

Newcastle train station is mainly served by LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express and Northern trains. You can easily get from London Kings Cross to Newcastle in 3h 33m on LNER direct services, while you can take a CrossCountry, LNER or TransPennine Express train from Edinburgh to Newcastle in 1h 36m. Northern trains cover the routes from Middlesbrough to Newcastle (1h 17m), Hexham to Newcastle (39m) and Nunthorpe to Newcastle (1h 33m).

Since 25th October 2021, a brand-new train operator called Lumo has been running between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh via the East Coast Main Line, calling at Stevenage, Newcastle and Morpeth. Learn more about Lumo trains.

Newcastle train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Newcastle station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Newcastle railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into Newcastle.

Since 2014, a number of improvements have made it easier for passengers to navigate the station itself. Access points have been moved and clearer signage and a simpler layout help passengers to get quick and easy access to essential travel information, such as Newcastle train timetables. New lifts and escalators ensure that getting around the station is easy, while both waiting rooms and toilet facilities have been improved and undercover parking for cycles has been increased.

Newcastle train station parking

There's a long-stay car park with step-free access at Newcastle train station. Wheelchairs users may require assistance when using car park equipment at this station.

Hotels near Newcastle train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle station open?

Newcastle station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Newcastle station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Newcastle station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Newcastle.

Are there toilets at Newcastle station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Newcastle station.

Are dogs allowed at Newcastle station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Newcastle station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	04:40	2	On time
to Liverpool Lime Street	TransPennine Express	04:48	8	On time
to London Kings Cross	London North Eastern Railway	05:28		On time
to Manchester Victoria	TransPennine Express	05:35		On time
to Carlisle	Northern	05:42		On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Status
from Ashington	Northern	06:37	On time
from Hexham	Northern	06:52	On time
from Berwick-upon-Tweed	London North Eastern Railway	06:52	On time
from Middlesbrough	Northern	06:59	On time
from Edinburgh (Waverley)	London North Eastern Railway	07:02	On time

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trains to Newcastle Central station

Newcastle train station departures and arrivals

Newcastle train station parking

Hotels near Newcastle train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle station open?

Are trains running today from Newcastle station?

Are there toilets at Newcastle station?

Are dogs allowed at Newcastle station?

Departures and arrivals from Newcastle

Departures

Arrivals

Useful travel tips

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Off peak fares

Seat Reservations

Travelling with a bicycle

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