Salford to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Taking the train from Salford to Newcastle upon Tyne

Ready to book a trip from Salford to Newcastle upon Tyne by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Salford and Newcastle upon Tyne

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$52.81, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Salford and Newcastle upon Tyne

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 31 trains make this journey of 170 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Salford is at 06:40 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:30.

During the weekend, 00:22 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:25 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 24 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Salford to Newcastle upon Tyne?

This journey covers a total of 170 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Booking time frame: Salford to Newcastle upon Tyne trains

Tickets for travel to Newcastle upon Tyne along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your Salford to Newcastle upon Tyne travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Newcastle upon Tyne.