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.

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Departures and arrivals from Newcastle

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Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Liverpool Lime StreetTransPennine Express04:237Scheduled
to London Kings CrossLondon North Eastern Railway04:45On time
to London Kings CrossLondon North Eastern Railway05:263Scheduled
to Liverpool Lime StreetTransPennine Express05:358Scheduled
to CarlisleNorthern05:423Scheduled
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from HexhamNorthern00:241On time
from Liverpool Lime StreetTransPennine Express00:403On time
from London Kings CrossLondon North Eastern Railway00:432On time
from London Kings CrossLondon North Eastern Railway01:532On time
from HexhamNorthern06:527Scheduled

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