The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Heerlen takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Heerlen. 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 3 times a day between Newcastle upon Tyne and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 14m. 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 Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Heerlen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Heerlen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Heerlen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Heerlen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Heerlen is 682 km. The road distance is 957 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Heerlen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 7m.