Newcastle Train Station
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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00
- Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 21:20:00
- Sunday open from 07:30:00 until 21:20:00
| 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 | |
| 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:
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First Class Lounge
- Monday to Friday open from 06:15:00 until 21:00:00
- Saturday open from 06:15:00 until 17:00:00
- Sunday open from 10:00:00 until 21:00:00
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train
- Any First Class Open ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- London North Eastern Railway First Advance (routed LNER /LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER /LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER / LNER & connections)
- London North Eastern Railway Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER/LNER& connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreaks etc)
- Weekend First
- AllFirst Class tickets valid only on other train operators, includingCaledonian Sleepers
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.
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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 and arrivals from Newcastle
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Carlisle | TransPennine Express | 04:26 | 8 | On time |
| to Carlisle | London North Eastern Railway | 04:45 | 2 | On time |
| to Carlisle | London North Eastern Railway | 05:26 | 2 | On time |
| to Carlisle | TransPennine Express | 05:39 | 6 | Scheduled |
| to Carlisle | Northern | 05:42 | 3 | Scheduled |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 01:49 | 3 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 05:56 | 4 | Scheduled |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | Northern | 06:51 | 7 | Scheduled |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 06:52 | 4 | Scheduled |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 07:02 | 3 | On time |