On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between York and Newcastle, with 33 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 2 possible journeys which require a change.
The distance by rail from York to Newcastle is approximately 72 miles (117 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 20 mins.
Northern Rail and CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railway and First TransPennine Express and Grand Central are the main train operating companies running services between York and Newcastle.
There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being York to Newcastle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 56 mins.