Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham by train
Birmingham lies 278 km (173 mi) south of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 40 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 339 km (211 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Newcastle upon Tyne | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 300,125 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Walker railway station, Darras Hall railway station, Coxlodge railway station | Five Ways railway station, Jewellery Quarter railway station, Adderley Park railway station |
| Postal codes | NE1–NE98 | B1–B99 |
Where to book trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham
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Staying in Birmingham
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 463 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (231), and 13 are five-star. Across 343 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 351,440 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Newcastle upon Tyne?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, south of Newcastle upon Tyne; by road roughly 339 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham by train?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Birmingham?
Our booking partner lists 2,269+ places to stay in Birmingham, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.