How to Book Train Travel From London to Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, often just called Newcastle, is a smooth, three-hour train trip north on the East Coast Main Line from London's Kings Cross Station to just short of the Scottish border. Known as the northern fort that protected England throughout the Middle Ages, Newcastle is an ancient place, full of reminders of its Roman beginnings. Read on to learn how to book train travel from London to Newcastle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer With Internet Access

Book Train Travel From London to Newcastle

1. Log on to the official Web site of Great North Eastern Railway, the rail carrier that services the East Coast Main Line from London's Kings Cross Station all the way to Edinburgh. Once online, price ticket travel and view timetables, as well as special deals and discounts for those who reserve in advance.
2. Book your train travel on the Great North Eastern Railway Web site using the reservation function. You can also book train travel from London to Newcastle by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.
3. Consult with a travel agency in London to make all your travel arrangements for you if you don't feel comfortable with giving out your credit card information online.
4. Purchase your tickets directly from the ticket counter at Kings Cross Station in London or use one of the many automated machines to assist you.

Relax on Your Trip to Newcastle Upon Tyne

5. Upgrade to a first-class carriage if you need room to stretch out or nap, or to work on your laptop computer before an important business meeting, since AC outlets are less numerous in second class.
6. Utilize some of the resources on the Great North Eastern Railway Web site to reserve hotel accommodations or rental cars during your stay in Newcastle.
7. Explore the classic style of architecture of the Newcastle Central Station, dedicated by Queen Victoria herself in 1850.
8. Choose to de-board a few hundred yards further north in the small Manors Station, which is much less hectic than Newcastle Central Station.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy one of the many rail passes available so that you can venture up the East Coast Main Line and see the Scottish Highlands for one low price.
• Travel as lightly as possible for your side trip to Newcastle by leaving most of your luggage behind in London, either in a locker at Kings Cross Station or at your hotel.
• Reserving your tickets well in advance is the best way to receive the lowest possible fares.