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The cheapest and fastest buses from Brighton to Newcastle

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$56

Average price

$63

Fastest journey

11 h 20 m

Average duration

11 h 28 m

Buses per day

14

Distance

471 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brighton to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Newcastle will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Brighton to Newcastle without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressNX025 · NX426
    1:12 PM12h03
    Brighton, Preston Circus
    1:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · NX598
    5:10 PM11h40
    Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    4:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · NX598
    5:17 PM11h33
    Brighton, Preston Circus
    4:50 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · NX426
    1:05 PM12h10
    Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
    1:15 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM11h35
    Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
    3:40 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Brighton to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $77.

Distance: 292 miles (471 km)

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Train
Flight

$54

Average price

Cheapest

$152

Average price

$242

Average price

11h 25m

Average total duration

10h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 45m

Average total duration

4h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

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Most popular airline

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $54 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Newcastle:

A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Newcastle costing on average $152 (€125).

A bus is $188 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Newcastle costing on average $242 (€199).

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Newcastle is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

Bus takes on average 10h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brighton and Newcastle including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Newcastle among Omio's users.

Brighton to Newcastle Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:50AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
11h35
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
11h30
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$42
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:55AM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
12h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
12h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:10AM
Arrival Time
03:50PM
Duration
11h40
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15AM
Arrival Time
03:50PM
Duration
11h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:40AM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
12h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45AM
Arrival Time
05:30PM
Duration
12h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10AM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
12h00
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:15AM
Arrival Time
05:10PM
Duration
11h55
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
08:45PM
Duration
12h40
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:12AM
Arrival Time
08:45PM
Duration
12h33
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:05PM
Arrival Time
12:15AM
Duration
12h10
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:12PM
Arrival Time
12:15AM
Duration
12h03
Departure days
Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$47
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:05PM
Arrival Time
01:05AM
Duration
12h00
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:12PM
Arrival Time
01:05AM
Duration
11h53
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$39
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
03:40AM
Duration
11h35
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
03:40AM
Duration
11h25
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$62
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
04:50AM
Duration
11h40
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$56
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:17PM
Arrival Time
04:50AM
Duration
11h33
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$56

Live departures

Brighton to Newcastle bus times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Newcastle buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX025 · NX4262:50 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
11h25
2:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4262:55 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
11h20
2:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX5913:55 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
11h55
3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX5914:00 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
11h50
3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4264:40 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
12h30
5:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4264:45 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
12h25
5:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4268:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
12h10
8:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4268:12 AM Brighton, Preston Circus
12h03
8:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4261:05 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
12h10
1:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX4261:12 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
12h03
1:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
11h35
3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
11h25
3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX5985:10 PM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)
11h40
4:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer
National ExpressNX025 · NX5985:17 PM Brighton, Preston Circus
11h33
4:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Brighton to Newcastle

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Buses from Brighton to Newcastle run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (471 km) distance in 11h 20m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
292 miles (471 km)
Average bus duration
10h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$31 (€26)
Buses per day
14
Fastest bus
11h 20m
First bus
12:15 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Brighton to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Brighton to Newcastle with National Express for as low as $31 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
11h 20m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€26)
National Express frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

Complete guide to Newcastle

Things to do in Newcastle

Discover the best of Newcastle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newcastle trip today.

  • Must visit

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art

Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.

  • Must visit

Great North Museum: Hancock

Large free museum covering natural history, archaeology and world cultures, famous for Hadrian’s Wall and dinosaur displays.

  • Recommended

Laing Art Gallery

Leading art gallery with fine and decorative art, from historic paintings to contemporary works in a grand civic building.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate by UK standards; hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than London and many major UK tourist cities.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a casual meal.
Mid-range
£18-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.

FAQs: Bus from Brighton to Newcastle

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Newcastle by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newcastle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Brighton to Newcastle can start from as little as $31 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Brighton to Newcastle is $54 (€44) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Brighton to Newcastle is 11h 20m to travel the 292 miles (471 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Brighton to Newcastle leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Brighton to Newcastle leaves at 11:45 PM.
There are 14 buses a day from Brighton to Newcastle which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Brighton to Newcastle, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Newcastle. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Brighton and Newcastle and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Newcastle from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 11h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Brighton to Newcastle is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brighton and Newcastle including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Brighton to Newcastle for bus company National Express.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Brighton to Newcastle:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Newcastle are:
  • Tyne Bridge, an iconic arch bridge connecting Newcastle and Gateshead offering panoramic views of the River Tyne
  • Newcastle Castle, a medieval fortress providing insights into the city's history and offering views from its tower
  • Quayside, a vibrant area along the River Tyne known for its lively atmosphere, restaurants, and the Gateshead Millennium Bridge
  • Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, a major art gallery housed in a converted flour mill featuring dynamic exhibitions
  • St. Nicholas Cathedral, a historic church with stunning architecture and a serene atmosphere.
The best things to do in Newcastle include:
  • Grainger Town, a historic district known for its stunning Georgian architecture and bustling markets
  • Jesmond Dene, a picturesque park providing tranquil walking trails and a glimpse of local wildlife
  • Victoria Tunnel, an underground tunnel offering guided tours and a unique perspective on the city's history
  • Ouseburn Valley, a cultural quarter with creative spaces, music venues, and independent cafes
  • Tyneside Cinema, a historic cinema offering a mix of mainstream and independent films in a charming setting.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Brighton to Newcastle depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Brighton to Newcastle.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Newcastle:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Brighton to Newcastle:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Brighton to Newcastle.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Brighton to Newcastle with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Brighton to Newcastle with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Brighton to Newcastle with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Brighton nor Newcastle are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Newcastle among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Newcastle, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the city center and nightlife districts. Common scams include overpriced taxi fares and unofficial taxi services, so it's best to use licensed taxis or reputable ride-hailing apps. Travelers should also be aware of occasional street distractions designed to divert attention while accomplices steal belongings. Staying vigilant in busy spots and securing personal items helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Brighton to Newcastle

Most Brighton to Newcastle buses use the Brighton, Preston Circus to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Brighton
Arrival bus stations in Newcastle
Brighton, Preston Circus
City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton, Preston Circus from Brighton city centre

Bus17 · 6m · $2 · every ~5 min
Brighton, Pool Valley Coach StationBrighton Pool Valley Coach Station,Pool Valley 6,BN1 1PN
City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton, Pool Valley Coach Station from Brighton city centre

Bus025 · 11m · $2 · every ~4 min
Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road

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