The average train between Leicester and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Leicester to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Leicester to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Leicester and Newcastle upon Tyne is 261.5 km. The road distance is 315 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Newcastle via Sheffield in around 3h 34m.