The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Newcastle
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 40 m
Buses per day
34
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 $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 34 buses that leave London for Newcastle on Mon, Dec 01, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct buses cover the 398 km distance in an average of 4 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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.
NX561 · NX133
FlixBus
FlixBus
NX426
NX426
N01178 · GR077000
N01177 · GR076800
N01176 · GR076600
N01179 · GR077300
N01188 · GR077400Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Newcastle
Omio 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 prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €141.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €110 Average price | €289 Average price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 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.
London to Newcastle Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator TransPennine Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator LNER | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 11h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Live departures
London to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Newcastle buses for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h10 | 1:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h35 | 1:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h20 | 6:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h45 | 6:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | On time 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h30 | 9:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 · NX172 | On time 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 8h40 | 4:10 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 | |
NX465 · NX172 | On time 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h56 | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h15 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Newcastle
Buses from London to Newcastle run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from London to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between London to Newcastle with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Newcastle: Journey Details
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.
Taking the Bus from London
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.
Getting into Newcastle by Bus
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.
FAQs: Bus from London to Newcastle
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.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Golders Green Station. When arriving in Newcastle, you can end your trip in bus stations like Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from London to Newcastle, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Newcastle
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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