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BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 58 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 4 buses that leave London Gatwick Airport for Newcastle on Sat, Aug 29, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 435 km distance in an average of 10 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 11 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle costing on average $147 (€118).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 11h50 | 10:00 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 11h10 | 12:05 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 11h10 | 1:05 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 10h50 | 3:50 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 9h55 | 5:05 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 9h25 | 5:25 AM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
![]() | 3:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h40 | 2:15 PM Newcastle | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Newcastle run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 270 miles (435 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 270 miles (435 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.

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