The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Birmingham station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham is 277.7 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.