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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 on Sep 17
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$49
Fastest journey on Sep 17
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
6 h 19 m
Buses on Sep 17
17
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London 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 to Newcastle will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 17 buses from London to Newcastle, including 12 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 398 km distance in an average of 6 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $338.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price | $338 Average price |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Newcastle:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Newcastle costing on average $111 (€90).
A bus is $306 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Newcastle costing on average $338 (€276).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 1m.
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Newcastle buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX426 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h15 | 2:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h20 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h50 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h20 | 3:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h55 | 5:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 5:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 · NX133 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h20 | 9:20 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX025 · NX426 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 11h15 | 12:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX401 · NX426 | 1:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 11h15 | 12:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
NX426 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h35 | 12:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 · NX172 | 7:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 9h25 | 4:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h10 | 3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 3:40 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h05 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX598 | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h35 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX467 · NX172 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h45 | 11:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Newcastle run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 247 miles (398 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 247 miles (398 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Newcastle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Newcastle trip today.
Major contemporary art gallery in a converted flour mill, with ambitious exhibitions and one of the best Tyne views.
Large free museum covering natural history, archaeology and world cultures, famous for Hadrian’s Wall and dinosaur displays.
Leading art gallery with fine and decorative art, from historic paintings to contemporary works in a grand civic building.
Elegant Georgian street often ranked among Britain’s finest. Admire grand architecture, theatres and city-centre atmosphere.
Historic riverside quarter with bridges, pubs, markets and views. One of Newcastle’s best areas for walking and photography.
Large city-centre green space with formal paths, trees and civic buildings. A useful pause from shopping and sightseeing.
A stottie is a dense, round Geordie bread, often filled with ham and pease pudding. It is a classic Tyneside lunch and a proud local bakery staple.
Pease pudding is a savoury spread made from split peas, slowly cooked until smooth. It is a traditional North East favourite, often served in sandwiches or with ham.
Pan haggerty is a comforting baked dish of potatoes, onions, and cheese. It is a long-standing North East home-style dish valued for its simple local ingredients.
Beloved independent spot serving inventive British comfort food and notable breakfasts in a relaxed, stylish setting near the city centre.
Refined modern British fine dining with tasting menus in an elegant city-centre setting. One of Newcastle’s most acclaimed special-occasion restaurants.
Lively Quayside gastropub known for seasonal British cooking, good ale, and a warm historic atmosphere. Popular for quality local produce.
Moderate by UK standards; hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than London and many major UK tourist cities.
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.
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John Dobson Street -> Newcastle Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
Buses in the United Kingdom are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international routes. It's easy to reach the north-east of England with buses from London to Newcastle run by National Express. Both service providers offer travellers a choice of departure times that are spaced at regular intervals from early morning until the late evening. A journey usually takes about 7 hours; however, the fastest bus is the National Express 9:00 a.m. service with a journey time of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Return buses from Newcastle to London are also available.
Both National Express buses from London to Newcastle depart from Victoria Coach Station. The station is centrally located in the SW1 area and can be reached easily by taking TFL London Underground (Victoria, District and Circle line trains) to Victoria mainline station and then walking the short distance to the coach station. Travellers can also reach the station by bus and services stopping nearby include the 2, 24 and 38 and the N2 and N38 night time services.
All National Express buses from London to Newcastle terminate at Newcastle Coach station on St. James's Boulevard in the city centre. The stop is close to the city centre and are well served by public transport. Those travelling by National Express coach can take the Metro from nearby Central Station. The Metro covers all areas of the city including Wallsend, Gateshead and South Shields. Local buses stop close to each terminus and taxis are also readily available.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Newcastle buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street. Use this guide to compare London and Newcastle bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Baker Street Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Baker Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Baker Street Station. ATMs are available at London, Baker Street Station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Baker Street Station.
Available at London, Baker Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Baker Street Station: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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