Great Yarmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Going from Great Yarmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

About to set off from Great Yarmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Great Yarmouth 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 €103.16, 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 Great Yarmouth and Newcastle upon Tyne

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 16 trains make this journey of 342 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Great Yarmouth is at 05:43 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:34.

During the weekend, 06:12 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:22 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 53 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Great Yarmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 32 minutes, spanning 342 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Great Yarmouth and Newcastle upon Tyne available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Great Yarmouth and Newcastle upon Tyne can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Great Yarmouth to Newcastle upon Tyne

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Newcastle upon Tyne city guide.