The average train between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Newcastle upon Tyne is 452.7 km. The road distance is 567 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Newcastle via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 42m.