London Kings Cross to Newark Northgate Trains From £17.10*

For convenient trains from the capital, London Kings Cross to Newark Northgate is a fast and efficient direct route with LNER.

In just 1 hour 15 minutes, passengers can reach Nottinghamshire when travelling on LNER trains from London to Newark. Prices for the 111-mile journey start from £8.85, with the first train being at 05:55 and the last train at 23:24.

Along the way, you’ll pass through miles of English countryside, quickly leaving behind the urban sprawl of the capital and making your way through scenic Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire landscapes.

LNER is a popular train operating company with a vast network of trains along the East Coast Main Line, connecting London with places like Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, York, Leeds, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle.

Departing from London Kings Cross

To begin your journey from London to Newark by train, start at London Kings Cross, one of the UK’s busiest stations, with modern amenities that ensure an enjoyable pre-boarding experience.

While you wait, relax in comfortable seating areas, buy food and drink at big name restaurants and supermarkets, or make the most of fast free Wi-Fi to surf the web. Book lovers can even grab a picture of the famous Platform 9 ¾ and imagine they are on their way to Hogwarts!

Getting to Kings Cross is simple with London’s excellent transport links meaning you can reach the station quickly, either on the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, or Victoria lines, or on a wide array of local buses that will drop you off along Euston Road. For those arriving by bike, drop your hire vehicle off directly outside Kings Cross, or store your own cycle securely in ample bike storage spaces. From London Kings Cross, passengers can reach Hull, Cambridge, Lincoln, Durham, and Edinburgh, among other major UK cities.

Main stops

The journey from London Kings Cross to Newark Northgate typically calls at Peterborough, and Newark Northgate with LNER. Some services may also stop at Stevenage, Peterborough, and Grantham, depending on the exact train routes and timetables.

Arriving at Newark Northgate

Newark Northgate is a well-connected Midlands station located within the market town of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. On the East Coast Main Line, Newark Northgate is connected to the North and South of England on fast LNER routes. (Note: Newark Castle is a separate station, operated by East Midlands Railway.)

When you disembark at Newark Northgate, you’ll have an impressive view of the Grade II listed station. If you need to hang around a while, waiting rooms and seating areas are available at the station, and toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3. ATMs and refreshments make the station well-equipped to meet all passengers’ needs.

If you are heading into Newark, you’ll have a choice of local buses, or you can walk to the town centre in around 20 minutes. Top attractions include the Palace Theatre in Appletongate, which hosts a variety of drama, live music, dance and film. Or head to the National Civil War Centre for all the historical context of the town’s role in the English Civil War.

For onward travel, make use of regular LNER trains to UK towns and cities like Grantham, Peterborough, York, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, or travel on East Midlands Railway services across the East Midlands.

LNER train classes

On LNER trains, the travel experience is highly rated, whichever class you choose:

• Standard Class: The most affordable way to buy cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Newark Northgate, LNER standard class seats come with comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power and USB sockets, optional tables, and paid-for catering available from the café bar or at your seat.
• First Class: For optimal travel with LNER, book London Kings Cross to Newark Northgate First Class tickets. The luxury begins before you board at the Kings Cross First Class lounge and continues on the train, with extra spacious seats, a quieter onboard environment, and complimentary food and drinks from a specially designed menu.

LNER train travel advice

• Luggage: When travelling with LNER, you can bring three items of luggage onboard. Small bags can be stowed under your seat, while medium cases and bags go overhead, and larger cases can be safely stored on luggage racks at the ends of carriages.
• Bicycles: Cyclists can board with their bike, though reservations are mandatory before you travel (folding bikes don't need a reservation, as they can be folded and stored as luggage on a rack).
• Children: Little passengers get cheaper tickets on LNER trains. Up to two children, aged 4 years old and under, can travel free of charge with a fare-paying adult; discounted fares are also available for children aged between 5 and 15. Other ways to save include the LNER Family Ticket, or a Family and Friends Railcard.
• Pets: You can bring up to two companion animals with you on LNER trains. Remember: dogs should be kept on a lead and other pets will need to be in a carrier, and you should keep them off seats and out of the aisles.
• Passenger Assist: If you need assistance on your journey, book LNER Passenger Assist at least two hours in advance of travel by phone or online.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.