York to Newcastle trains

Get the best possible price for your trip to Newcastle by going for Advance single tickets rather than the Flexible option (although this obviously gives you a little less flexibility). There’s no booking fee and you can set a Ticket Alert so you don’t miss out. If someone offers you a better deal then stick with us as we promise to match the price and refund the difference.

LNER runs a regular and direct train service between York and Newcastle which leaves every 20 minutes at peak times with a journey that lasts around an hour.

The principal train line through York station is the East Coast mainline.

The principal train line through Newcastle station is the East Coast mainline.

Seven days, one month, a year or something in between: you can choose the Season Ticket you need for your journey from York to Newcastle.

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

Travelling from York to Newcastle provides you with two route options, each with its own unique experience. Here are the stops on each route:

Route 1:
Darlington

Route 2:
Durham
Darlington
Northallerton

Whether you lean towards a quicker journey with fewer stations en route or a more scenic one that includes travelling through a few strategic stops, LNER ensures your travel from York to Newcastle is both pleasant and memorable. Enjoy the journey!