Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

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Overview: trains from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 196
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$91.25 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 18m
Train operators 6

Explore Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Thinking about travelling from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$91.25

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 37 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:02 and the last one is at 23:59. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:02, with the last one at 22:58.

Train duration for trips from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 14 minutes, crossing a total distance of 196 kilometres.

How far in advance Kilmarnock and Newcastle upon Tyne tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Kilmarnock and Newcastle upon Tyne are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Newcastle upon Tyne city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne

Want to know more about your journey from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Kilmarnock to Newcastle upon Tyne covers 196 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.