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Outbound fromGillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle by train
It takes an average of 9h 41m to travel from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle by train, over a distance of around 273 miles (440 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle and tickets for this journey start from £116.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:52 | |
| Departure station | Gillingham (Dorset) | |
| Arrival station | Newcastle | |
| Journey time | From 7h 7m | |
| Distance | 273 miles (440 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £116.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle in 7 hours 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 41 minutes to travel the 273 miles (440 km) from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to Newcastle. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £116.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Newcastle by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Gillingham (Dorset) to Newcastle
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