Trains to the Centre for Life
Travelling by train to the Centre for Life is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the Centre for Life is Newcastle, which is served by TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern and CrossCountry services throughout the day. It's 4 minutes to the Centre for Life on foot. You'll find the Centre for life just outside the station, in Times Square.
The Centre for Life is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and intriguing displays, suitable for all ages.
Visit the Centre for Life website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:00 - 21:20 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 21:20 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 21:20 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | <p>Paperchase, WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Ugots, Pumpkim and ATM Coffee</p> |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| 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 |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | <p> Toilets are available on Platform 3 & 4 and also Platform 12 </p> |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | ÿChanging PlacesÿToilet is available on Platform 12 |
|---|---|
| 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
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | 04:00 - 23:00 |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park Short stay | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Virgin Trains East Coast Virgin Trains East Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 469 | ||||||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 116 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Platform 12 |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>28 stands accommodating 56 cycles</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level/ramp access to all platforms. Underpass with lifts to platforms 3 & 4. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:15 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:15 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Located
South end of Platform 3
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Lounges
Tickets Accepted
- 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 Virgin Trains East Coast route
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Advance (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast First Class Reader Offer (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Virgin Trains East Coast Self Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed VTEC/VTEC & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (Superbreaks etc)
- Weekend First
Restricted tickets
- All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators, including Caledonian Sleepers
Facilities
Toilets / Meeting rooms, TV, newspapers
Refreshments
Complimentary: tea/coffee/hot chocolate/orange juice/water/ biscuits
Wi-Fi
Yes
Showers
No
Departures and arrivals from Newcastle
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Penzance | CrossCountry | 11:39 | 5 | On time |
| to Battersby | Northern | 11:40 | 4 | On time |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | TransPennine Express | 11:42 | 3 | On time |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 11:44 | 2 | On time |
| to Carlisle | Northern | 11:50 | 7 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Hexham | Northern | 11:38 | 4 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 11:40 | 2 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 11:50 | 2 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | TransPennine Express | 11:52 | 6 | On time |
| from Carlisle | Northern | 11:53 | 3 | On time |