Trains to Newcastle Castle
It's easy to reach Newcastle Castle by rail. Hop on a train to Newcastle station, which is served by LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express services from London, Birmingham and Edinburgh. From Newcastle Station it's just a 6-minute walk to Newcastle Castle. Simply exit the station, and head down Neville Street, which becomes Collingwood Street. Turn right onto St Nicholas Street, go under the bridge and the castle will be on your left-hand side.
If you're in Newcastle, the Castle is a must-see attraction. Indeed, the landmark gave the city its name! The stone tower and gatehouse are a wonderfully preserved slice of medieval history, fun for kids and adults alike.
For more information about opening times, visit Newcastle Castle's website.
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 Carlisle | Northern | 11:23 | 4 | On time |
| to London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 11:29 | 2 | On time |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | CrossCountry | 11:32 | 4 | On time |
| to Penzance | CrossCountry | 11:39 | 5 | On time |
| to Battersby | Northern | 11:40 | 4 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Morpeth | Northern | 11:16 | 4 | On time |
| from Edinburgh (Waverley) | London North Eastern Railway | 11:26 | 2 | On time |
| from Bristol Temple Meads | CrossCountry | 11:29 | 4 | On time |
| from Hexham | Northern | 11:38 | 4 | On time |
| from London Kings Cross | London North Eastern Railway | 11:40 | 2 | On time |