The average train between Waterloo Station and St James' Park takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station to St James' Park. 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 4 hours between Waterloo Station and St James' Park. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:36 PM which arrives into St James' Park at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Southwark Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to St James' Park? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to St James' Park. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at St James' Park station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Waterloo Station to St James' Park train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Waterloo Station to St James' Park train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Waterloo Station and St James' Park is 398.9 km. The road distance is 435 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Newcastle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 37m.