LNER Goes The Extra Mile With More Trains For Great North Run

Runners and spectators travelling to the world's biggest half marathon from destinations including Edinburgh Waverley, Durham, Darlington, Doncaster and Leeds will be able to take advantage of the additional services on the morning of Sunday 13 September 2026, helping customers arrive in Newcastle in time for the event.

The extra services will supplement changes which came into effect in December 2025 which saw hourly services between Newcastle and London King's Cross rise from two to three per hour in each direction, seven days a week.

Several colleagues are also set to run the half-marathon in support of LNER charity partner CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

The additional train times are:

• 06:45 from Edinburgh Waverley, calling at Dunbar (07:07), Reston (07:23), Berwick-upon-Tweed (07:34), Alnmouth (07:55), Morpeth (08:09), arriving at Newcastle at 08:23

• 07:00 from Leeds, calling at York (07:25), Northallerton (07:45), Darlington (07:59), Durham (08:16), arriving at Newcastle at 08:32

• 07:00 from Doncaster, calling at York (07:22), Darlington (07:50), Durham (08:08), arriving at Newcastle at 08:23

• 07:05 from Darlington, calling at Durham (07:22), arriving at Newcastle at 07:38

• 08:34 from Darlington, calling at Durham (08:51), arriving at Newcastle at 09:07

David Flesher, Commercial Director at LNER, said:

We're proud to once again be supporting this year's Great North Run by providing additional services and thousands more seats for customers travelling to the world's biggest half marathon.

Whether you're taking part in the run, cheering on friends and family, or soaking up the atmosphere, we want to make the journey as smooth as possible. And while you're in Newcastle, be sure to enjoy all that the city has to offer before or after race day. Good luck to everyone taking part, particularly our LNER colleagues fundraising for CALM and the many runners supporting charitable causes across the region and beyond.

Cllr Colin Ferguson, Leader of Newcastle City Council, said:

The Great North Run is one of the highlights of our region’s calendar, bringing thousands of people together and showcasing the very best of the North East to the world.

The atmosphere is hugely special – from the excitement at the start line in Newcastle to the incredible support all the way to South Shields. These additional services will make it easier for more runners and spectators to join us, and I’m delighted LNER is once again going the extra mile to support this fantastic event.

Advance fares are available through the LNER app or at www.lner.co.uk. If you have a Railcard, remember to use it when booking for additional savings.