First train | 03:21 | |
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Last train | 22:36 | |
Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
Arrival station | Newcastle | |
Journey time | From 3h 59m | |
Distance | 270 miles (435 km) | |
Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £45.30 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern, Lumo |
If you want to travel from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle by train to take around 8 hours 5 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 270 miles (435 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Newcastle. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or Lumo. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle start from £45.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Gatwick Airport and Newcastle is 8 hours and 5 minutes, with around 4 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 Gatwick Airport to Newcastle is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle can start from as little as £45.30 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 Gatwick Airport to Newcastle. Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle leaves at 03:21. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Gatwick Airport to Newcastle leaves at 22:36. 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 Gatwick Airport to Newcastle cover a distance of around 270 miles (435 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Newcastle to Gatwick Airport.
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