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Glasgow to Newcastle upon Tyne by train

Newcastle upon Tyne lies 194 km (121 mi) south-east of Glasgow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 52 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 237 km (147 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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GlasgowNewcastle upon Tyne
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population626,410300,125
Elevation40 m (131 ft)54 m (177 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Stations on recordnone listedWalker railway station, Darras Hall railway station, Coxlodge railway station
Postal codesG1–G52NE1–NE98

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Common questions

How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Glasgow?

194 km (121 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Glasgow; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Newcastle upon Tyne by train?

About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.