The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and West Midlands takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. 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 West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and West Midlands is 276 km. The road distance is 336 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m.