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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Newcastle to London
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 10 m
Buses per day
23
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 $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 23 buses that leave Newcastle for London on Fri, Nov 21, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct buses cover the 398 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Newcastle to London
Omio 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 23m. 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 €97.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €244 Average price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Newcastle to London Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator TransPennine Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
Newcastle to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to London buses for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX426 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h10 | 2:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | 8:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h20 | 4:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h10 | 3:40 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h35 | 3:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX133 · NX561 | On time 9:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h35 | 6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX426 | 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h15 | 8:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h20 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h45 | 6:40 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 | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h55 | 8:05 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h25 | 8:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h35 | 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h45 | 9:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h20 | 9:30 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 · NX466 | On time 5:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 12h25 | 5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h50 | 5:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h20 | 5:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX180 · NX561 | On time 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 11h30 | 11:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
| FlixBus | 2:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 7h05 | 9:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 6h30 | 8:50 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX426 | 5:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h05 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 · NX426 | 5:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 7h55 | 1:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX133 · NX561 | 5:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h15 | 2:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to London
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Buses from Newcastle to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 15 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 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 50m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink from Newcastle to LondonYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to London with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Newcastle to 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.
Which coach companies travel from Newcastle to London?
All buses from Newcastle to London are run by the National Express coach company.
How long is the coach from Newcastle to London?
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.
How many coaches are there from Newcastle to London?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Newcastle to London?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Newcastle to London
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.
When departing from Newcastle, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station. When arriving in London, you can end your route in bus stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and London, Golders Green Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- The British Museum, a world-renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe
- The Tower of London, a historic castle and former royal residence known for its Crown Jewels and rich history
- Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of the British monarchy
- The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic landmarks representing the political heart of the United Kingdom
- St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with a stunning dome and rich history.
- The London Eye, a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank offering panoramic views of the city
- West End Theatre District, a vibrant area known for its high-quality theatrical productions and musicals
- Explore Camden Market, a bustling market known for its eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts
- Take a walk through Hyde Park, one of London's largest and most famous parks offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities
- Visit the Tate Modern, a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station on the banks of the Thames.
- 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.
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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 Newcastle to London
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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