The average train between Prestonpans and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestonpans to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 Prestonpans and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestonpans to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Prestonpans to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Prestonpans to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Prestonpans to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestonpans and Newcastle upon Tyne is 139.6 km. The road distance is 213 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.