The average train between Greenock and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock 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 Greenock and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Greenock to Newcastle upon Tyne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Greenock to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Greenock to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Newcastle upon Tyne is 226.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Newcastle via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 24m.