London Kings Cross to Newcastle trains

There is and LNER offers a direct route between London and Newcastle. The journey takes roughly three hours and at peak times the train runs every half hour.

The most important rail line through Newcastle station is the East Coast mainline and there are also routes provided by CrossCountry and TPE.

If you’re planning on multiple journeys throughout the year then you can buy season tickets ranging from one week to 12 months, depending on your needs. Tap for our Season Tickets page.

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

Change of plans form

Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

Delay repay

If the wonderful city of Newcastle is on you go-to list then do yourself a favour by saving money on your train ticket. Buy single Advance tickets rather than the Flexible option and make sure you get the best price by setting a Ticket Alert so you’re first in line when they go on sale. There’s no need to worry about booking fees and our Price Promise also means we’ll refund the difference if you do come across a cheaper option elsewhere.

The East Coast Mainline is the primary track going through London King’s Cross and the station provides access to train lines from LNER, Hull Trains and Grand Central Trains.

Planning your journey from London King's Cross to Newcastle? You have two distinct travel options, each offering a unique experience. Here are the details for each route:

Route 1:
York
Darlington

Route 2:
Peterborough
Newark Northgate
Doncaster
York
Northallerton
Darlington
Durham

Whether you prefer a more direct journey with only a couple of stops or a more scenic route with additional destinations, LNER is here to ensure your trip from London King's Cross to Newcastle is comfortable and memorable.