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St Helens - Newcastle upon Tyne Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 11 daily train trips between St Helens and Newcastle upon Tyne. The average train journey from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, but some TransPennine Express + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Distance115 mi (184 km)
Fastest train2h 43m
Lowest price€86.72
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceNorthern Rail + Connections
Train lines3

Which train should you take from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne?

There are 3 train lines with service from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne. Northern Rail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Northern Rail + Connections63h 17m€94.16
TransPennine Express13h 20m€86.72
TransPennine Express + Connections42h 44m€94.16
  • Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne start from €94, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Newcastle upon Tyne. Northern Rail + Connections in St Helens leaves from St Helens Junction and one other station. And in Newcastle upon Tyne trains arrive at Newcastle .

    From St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 3 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Newcastle upon Tyne faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 43 minutes.

  • TransPennine Express train tickets from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne start from €87, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Newcastle upon Tyne. TransPennine Express in St Helens leaves from Lea Green . And in Newcastle upon Tyne trains arrive at Newcastle .

    From St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne train travel on TransPennine Express takes 3 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Newcastle upon Tyne faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 43 minutes.

  • TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne start from €94, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Newcastle upon Tyne. TransPennine Express + Connections in St Helens leaves from Lea Green . And in Newcastle upon Tyne trains arrive at Newcastle .

    From St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 2 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Newcastle upon Tyne faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between St Helens and Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 115 miles, or 184 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 43 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs St Helens at 12:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from St Helens to Newcastle upon Tyne. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to St Helens.

City Information

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, usually just referred to as Newcastle, is the largest city in the North East of England. Once an industrious shipbuilding capital, Newcastle is now mostly known for its exciting nightlife and bar scene; many people flock to the city annually to experience a "Geordie" night out.

During the day, however, Newcastle offers a diverse range of activities and experiences. Take a walk along the Quayside for a breath of sea air, as well as a spectacular view of the seven iconic bridges that connect the north and south banks of the River Tyne, namely the famous Tyne Bridge. Newcastle is also home to several museums to suit every interest, whether it be the Centre of Life for an exciting way to engage in science or the Discovery Museum for an insight into local history.

If you're a football fan, then a trip to Newcastle would be incomplete without a visit to St James' Park for daily guided tours to explore the long history of Newcastle United. You could even follow our itinerary to visit every Premier League Stadium in England.

Getting to Newcastle is easy, whether you wish to travel by car, train, coach, air, or sea. An international airport, an international ferry terminal, and the confluence of several major roads make it extremely easy to get to Newcastle. Central Station lies on the London North Eastern Railway, with frequent trains linking the city to both the south of England and Scotland. National Express and Megabus services also have many routes that stop in the city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in St Helens?

Main departure station: Lea Green

There are two stations in St Helens where you can board the train to Newcastle upon Tyne.

All train stations in St Helens:

  • Lea Green

  • St Helens Junction

Where is the train station in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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Main arrival station: Newcastle Station

Just a few hundred meters from the Tyne Bridge and Castle on Neville Street, Newcastle Rail Station opened in 1850 as part of the east coast rail line to London and Edinburgh. Also known as Newcastle Central Station, the station is commonly rated as one of the most beautiful station buildings in the country. LNER, TransPennine Express, and CrossCountry operate trains in and out of Newcastle. Passengers can reach most platforms from the main entrance by pedestrian bridges, and the Tyne and Wear Metro is accessible via the lower floor. Facilities include restrooms, a newsagent, and food kiosks.

Train stations in Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Newcastle Station

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