The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Royal Docks takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Newcastle upon Tyne to Royal Docks. 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 every 30 minutes between Newcastle upon Tyne and Royal Docks. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Royal Docks at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 49m. 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 Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Royal Docks station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Royal Docks train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Royal Docks train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Royal Docks is 401.5 km. The road distance is 444 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m.