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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
$61
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
16 h 20 m
Average duration
17 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
558 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newquay to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newquay to Newcastle will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Newquay to Newcastle without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX504 · NX501 · NX426
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NX504 · NX501 · NX426Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newquay to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $209.
Distance: 346 miles (558 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price |
14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration Fastest 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Newquay to Newcastle:
A bus is $155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newquay to Newcastle costing on average $214.
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 22m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Newquay to Newcastle buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Newquay, Bus Station | 16h20 | 2:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
NX504 · NX501 · NX426 | 6:50 AM Newquay, Bus Station | 18h25 | 1:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Newquay, Bus Station | 16h25 | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Newquay to Newcastle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 346 miles (558 km) distance in 16h 25m.
Distance 346 miles (558 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 16h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
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