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It takes an average of 5h 2m to travel from London Paddington to Newcastle by train, over a distance of around 246 miles (396 km). There are normally 65 trains per day travelling from London Paddington to Newcastle and tickets for this journey start from £30.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 02:04 | |
| Departure station | London Paddington | |
| Arrival station | Newcastle | |
| Journey time | From 3h 8m | |
| Distance | 246 miles (396 km) | |
| Frequency | 65 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.60 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, Greater Anglia, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from London Paddington to Newcastle by train
Looking to travel from London Paddington to Newcastle by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 2 minutes to travel from London Paddington to Newcastle by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 8 minutes though. You'll usually find 65 trains per day running along the 246 miles (396 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Newcastle, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo to get to Newcastle. 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 London Paddington to Newcastle 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 £30.60.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from London Paddington to Newcastle?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.