- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to London will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 27 buses that leave Newcastle for London on Sun, Aug 23, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct buses cover the 398 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 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 Newcastle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $285 Average price |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to London:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to London costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $251 (€202) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to London costing on average $285 (€229).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to London buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h25 | 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h50 | 6:45 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h50 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX591 · NX030 · NX025 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h00 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX591 · NX025 · NX025 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h00 | 12:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h15 | 8:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h45 | 8:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 3:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h20 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 · NX467 | 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h25 | 5:00 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX467 | 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h45 | 5:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h20 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h50 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 · NX561 | 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h00 | 10:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h55 | 8:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h30 | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 | 5:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h45 | 1:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 · NX444 · NX030 | 5:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 10h50 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX426 · NX401 · NX030 | 5:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 10h50 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX426 · NX444 · NX409 | 5:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 10h50 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX426 · NX401 · NX409 | 5:35 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 10h50 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX133 · NX561 | 6:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h55 | 2:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h45 | 4:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 8h20 | 4:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX426 | 8:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h50 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX426 · NX444 · NX030 | 8:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 10h55 | 7:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX426 · NX032 · NX030 | 8:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 10h55 | 7:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Newcastle to London run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 17 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 50m.
Distance 247 miles (398 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€12) |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
Official public transport app
London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 285 miles north of London. Buses from Newcastle to London take between seven and eight hours to complete this journey. Coaches depart from Newcastle five times a day, seven days a week. Departures are available in the morning, afternoon, early evening and late at night. The coach stations in both Newcastle and London are conveniently located near public transport routes for onward travel.
All buses from Newcastle to London are run by the National Express coach company.
Buses from Newcastle to London take between seven and eight hours to travel the distance of around 285 miles. The travel time is affected by rush-hour traffic, with the bus departing at around 9:00 a.m. and arriving in London after 5:00 p.m. taking the longest. All buses run on a direct route without any changes being needed.
Buses from Newcastle to London run five times a day, every day of the week. Departing regularly throughout the day, the first bus leaves at just before 8:00 a.m. and the last departs just before midnight. This late-night bus arrives in London at just before 7:00 a.m. the next day.
Departure coach station: All buses departing for London leave from Newcastle Coach Station on Churchill Street. Located around a mile from the city centre, there are many buses that stop nearby or the Central Station Metro is a short walk away. The coach station has indoor and outdoor waiting areas, an ATM and rest rooms.
Arrival coach station: All coaches traveling from Newcastle arrive at Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road in London. Victoria subway station is just a few minutes away on foot for transport to various parts of the city. The central part of London around Covent Garden and Leicester Square is approximately two miles away from the coach station. Facilities available at the station include a newsagent, cash machines, phone charging points and a coffee shop.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Newcastle to London buses use the Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Newcastle and London 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, Earl's Court is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Earl's Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Earl's Court. ATMs are available at London, Earl's Court.
Ticket office support is available at London, Earl's Court.
Available at London, Earl's Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Earl's Court: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
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