The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham NEC is 280.3 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.