The average train between Birmingham NEC and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC to Newcastle upon Tyne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham NEC and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham International and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham NEC to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Birmingham NEC station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Birmingham NEC to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham NEC to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Birmingham NEC to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham NEC and Newcastle upon Tyne is 280.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 59m.