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Outbound fromWidnes to Newcastle by train
It takes an average of 5h 3m to travel from Widnes to Newcastle by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (191 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Widnes to Newcastle and tickets for this journey start from £27.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:07 | |
| Departure station | Widnes | |
| Arrival station | Newcastle | |
| Journey time | From 3h 37m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £27.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Widnes to Newcastle by train
Looking to travel from Widnes to Newcastle by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 3 minutes to travel from Widnes to Newcastle by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 37 minutes though. You'll usually find 25 trains per day running along the 119 miles (191 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes 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, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway 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 Widnes 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 £27.80.
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Cheap train tickets from Widnes to Newcastle
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
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 Widnes to Newcastle is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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