The average train between Stafford and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Stafford 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 3 times a day between Stafford and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 10:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 53m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 50m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Newcastle upon Tyne. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Stafford to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Stafford to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Stafford and Newcastle upon Tyne is 243.3 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Newcastle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 26m.