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National Railway Museum
Major railway museum with iconic locomotives, royal trains, and engineering exhibits. One of Britain's best family-friendly museums.







Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
4h 0m
Average duration
5h 0m
Buses per day
7
Distance
34 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 York:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to York costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 4h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:53AM | Duration 4h23 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:53AM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:53AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:53PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:53PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:53PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:51PM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:41PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 09:42PM | Duration 4h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:42PM | Duration 4h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 8h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to York buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 · YC843 | 11:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h07 | 4:57 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX591 · YC843 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h35 | 6:05 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX183 · YC843 | 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h06 | 6:41 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · YC843 | 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:40 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX172 · NX561 | 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h05 | 9:40 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 4h00 | 10:30 PM York, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
NX180 · YC840 | 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h11 | 8:01 AM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
NX426 · YC843 | 6:00 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h35 | 10:35 AM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · YC843 | 7:50 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h03 | 12:53 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
NX133 · YC840 | 8:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h40 | 1:25 PM York, Station Rd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h55 | 2:15 PM York, Train Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Newcastle to York run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 7m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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